Newcastle South vs Tunstall

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Newcastle South Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Tunstall Staffordshire Police

      Newcastle South vs Tunstall Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Newcastle South
      Staffordshire Police
      733 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.4% trend
      22.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Tunstall
      Staffordshire Police
      1,199 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      36.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newcastle South
      B Tunstall
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      733
      1,199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      599
      1,331
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.4%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newcastle South
      B Tunstall
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑20%
      395 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑85%
      143 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑28%
      68 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓39%
      46 ↑2%
      Burglary
      31 ↑0%
      49 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑0%
      101 ↓12%
      Drugs
      19 ↑90%
      34 ↑10%
      Public Order
      41 ↓9%
      124 ↓15%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      24 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↑180%
      152 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      16 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      15 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      29 ↑93%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tunstall is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newcastle South safer than Tunstall?

      Newcastle South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 733 crimes in the last 12 months. Tunstall has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,199 crimes. Tunstall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newcastle South vs Tunstall?

      Newcastle South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tunstall shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newcastle South and Tunstall?

      In Newcastle South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 incidents). In Tunstall, it is Violent Crime (395 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newcastle South and Tunstall?

      Newcastle South recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tunstall recorded 143. 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 Newcastle South vs Tunstall?

      Violent crime in Newcastle South totalled 354 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 395 in Tunstall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newcastle South and Tunstall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newcastle South recorded 599 crimes (now 733, a change of +22.4%). Tunstall recorded 1,331 crimes previously (now 1,199, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newcastle South and Tunstall?

      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. Newcastle South has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Tunstall has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newcastle South and Tunstall?

      Newcastle South falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Tunstall 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 Newcastle South and Tunstall?

      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 Newcastle South or Tunstall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newcastle South and Tunstall. 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.