Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hope Street area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley , and the 158th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hope Street (ST7 8PX) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 18.6% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hope Street (ST7 8PX), the main crime hotspot is near Tibb Street. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Drugs | Tibb Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Monument View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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