ORFORD STREET, ST5 0AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0AJ

ORFORD STREET, ST5 0AJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 0AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0AJ, encompassing approximately 1692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 0AJ area, explore the ST5 0AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 0AJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Longport Road with total crimes: 5
  • Princes Square with total crimes: 3

ORFORD STREET, ST5 0AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.95-33.33%
Other theft53.54-37.50%
Public order42.95100.00%
Burglary42.36100.00%
Vehicle crime22.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.91-25.00%
Other theft85.32166.67%
Vehicle crime54.7325.00%
Shoplifting42.950.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-85.71%
Robbery10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.099.09%
Criminal damage and arson77.090.00%
Vehicle crime44.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Other theft31.77-25.00%
Burglary21.77-60.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.54175.00%
Burglary56.50-16.67%
Other theft42.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Shoplifting32.36200.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson717.72600.00%
Burglary64.14500.00%
Other theft53.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.450.00%
Other theft52.9566.67%
Possession of weapons22.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.45-28.57%
Other theft32.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.63600.00%
Other theft54.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-33.33%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.77-87.50%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.00166.67%
Vehicle crime44.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Other theft31.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.13120.00%
Shoplifting56.50400.00%
Other theft42.950.00%
Other crime32.360.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.500.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 0AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Longport Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princes Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oaklands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Scott Lidgett Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canary Grove
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. A5271
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Brookside
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brunt Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Port Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Travers Street
    Total1
    Other theft1