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 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 544 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ST5 0AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Princes Square with total crimes: 3
  • Longport Road with total crimes: 3

ORFORD STREET, ST5 0AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.41400.00%
Other theft65.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.54-60.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.45150.00%
Drugs22.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%

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 theft47.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Princes Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longport Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Scott Lidgett Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pidduck Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Station Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brookside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brunt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Inglewood Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ridgway Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Canary Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1