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Thinking about moving to Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5? Police recorded 308 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 recorded 308 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 92 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 were: Violence & sexual offences (92), Anti-social behaviour (63), and Shoplifting (30). These accounted for 60% of all recorded crime in the area.
Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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