Crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme: 90.6 per 1,000 residents · Check Local

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Safety in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme in West Midlands scores 66/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 11,154
Rate per 1,000: 90.6
1-year trend: -0.8%
3-year trend: -5.3%
5-year trend: +15.4%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 73
Per 1,000 residents: 0.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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