Total Crime Rate
27.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Crescent area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cedar Crescent (ST7 8LE) in the last 12 months was 27.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.2% lower than the Audley average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Crescent (ST7 8LE), the main crime hotspot is near Wedgwood Avenue. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 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 | Bicycle theft | Monument View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Country Park View | — |
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