Glascote vs Newcastle Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Glascote Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Newcastle Town Staffordshire Police

      Glascote vs Newcastle Town Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Glascote
      Staffordshire Police
      513 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Newcastle Town
      Staffordshire Police
      2,567 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.9% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Glascote
      B Newcastle Town
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      513
      2,567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      452
      2,214
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.5%
      ↑15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glascote
      B Newcastle Town
      Violent Crime
      237 ↑1%
      884 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↑51%
      442 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑11%
      135 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑0%
      94 ↑59%
      Burglary
      20 ↑122%
      81 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓10%
      138 ↓21%
      Drugs
      16 ↑23%
      98 ↑21%
      Public Order
      40 ↑0%
      248 ↑19%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      37 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑250%
      303 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      18 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      20 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      28 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      41 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Glascote is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glascote safer than Newcastle Town?

      Glascote has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 513 crimes in the last 12 months. Newcastle Town has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,567 crimes. Glascote scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Glascote vs Newcastle Town?

      Glascote shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newcastle Town shows +15.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Glascote and Newcastle Town?

      In Glascote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Newcastle Town, it is Violent Crime (884 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Glascote and Newcastle Town?

      Glascote recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newcastle Town recorded 442. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Glascote vs Newcastle Town?

      Violent crime in Glascote totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 884 in Newcastle Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Glascote and Newcastle Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glascote recorded 452 crimes (now 513, a change of +13.5%). Newcastle Town recorded 2,214 crimes previously (now 2,567, +15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Glascote and Newcastle Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Glascote has a resolution rate of 13.9% and Newcastle Town has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Glascote and Newcastle Town?

      Glascote falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Newcastle Town is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Glascote and Newcastle Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Glascote or Newcastle Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Glascote and Newcastle Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.