Total Crime Rate
12.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nursery Gardens area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Nursery Gardens (ST7 8JS) in the last 12 months was 12.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.3% lower than the Audley average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Nursery Gardens (ST7 8JS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Audley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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