The question of how the crime rate in Bignall End compares to Talke and Talke Pits is a valid one, and the data paints a clear picture. Bignall End, a built-up area (BUA) in Newcastle-under-Lyme with a population of 2907, demonstrates a significantly lower crime rate than Talke and Talke Pits.
Specifically, Bignall End’s crime rate stands at 41.0 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is considerably lower than the crime rate in Talke and Talke Pits, which is reported as 82.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. For context, the UK average crime rate is 91.6 per 1,000, further highlighting Bignall End’s relative safety.
Beyond the raw crime rate figures, Bignall End also boasts a safety score of 89 out of 100, significantly higher than the UK average of 79. This suggests a perceived level of safety amongst residents that aligns with the lower crime statistics. Comparing Bignall End to nearby areas, Miles Green shows a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 (the lowest in the dataset), while Audley and Halmer End and Alsagers Bank have rates of 55.4 and 60.3 per 1,000 respectively.
It's important to note that crime rate statistics represent reported crimes and don't necessarily reflect the entirety of criminal activity. Factors influencing these rates can include population density, socio-economic conditions, and the efficiency of local policing. However, the data available consistently indicates that Bignall End experiences considerably fewer crimes per resident than Talke and Talke Pits, making it a demonstrably safer area based on these metrics.