Kidsgrove Parish vs Newcastle Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Kidsgrove Parish Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Newcastle Town Staffordshire Police

      Kidsgrove Parish vs Newcastle Town Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Kidsgrove Parish
      Staffordshire Police
      1,702 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      22.9% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidsgrove Parish
      B Newcastle Town
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,702
      2,567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,474
      2,214
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↑15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidsgrove Parish
      B Newcastle Town
      Violent Crime
      780 ↑20%
      884 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      251 ↑24%
      442 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      86 ↑19%
      135 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓39%
      94 ↑59%
      Burglary
      43 ↓25%
      81 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↑0%
      138 ↓21%
      Drugs
      39 ↑95%
      98 ↑21%
      Public Order
      155 ↑32%
      248 ↑19%
      Robbery
      15 ↑114%
      37 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      132 ↑6%
      303 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      18 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      20 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓29%
      28 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑3%
      41 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kidsgrove Parish is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidsgrove Parish safer than Newcastle Town?

      Kidsgrove Parish has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,702 crimes in the last 12 months. Newcastle Town has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,567 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidsgrove Parish vs Newcastle Town?

      Kidsgrove Parish shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — 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 Kidsgrove Parish and Newcastle Town?

      In Kidsgrove Parish, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (780 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 Kidsgrove Parish and Newcastle Town?

      Kidsgrove Parish recorded 251 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 Kidsgrove Parish vs Newcastle Town?

      Violent crime in Kidsgrove Parish totalled 780 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 Kidsgrove Parish and Newcastle Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidsgrove Parish recorded 1,474 crimes (now 1,702, a change of +15.5%). Newcastle Town recorded 2,214 crimes previously (now 2,567, +15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidsgrove Parish 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. Kidsgrove Parish has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Newcastle Town has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidsgrove Parish and Newcastle Town?

      Kidsgrove Parish 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 Kidsgrove Parish 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 Kidsgrove Parish or Newcastle Town on a crime map?

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

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