ST5 0AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0AY

ST5 0AY, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.14 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0AY 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 0AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0AY, encompassing approximately 1688 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST5 0AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Wedgwood Street with total crimes: 2

ST5 0AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.11-36.36%
Shoplifting64.15200.00%
Public order33.55-40.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.9983.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.5220.00%
Public order53.5566.67%
Other theft22.960.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.55-16.67%
Public order32.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.7320.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.11-25.00%
Shoplifting53.55400.00%
Other theft42.96100.00%
Public order42.37100.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.740.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting11.18-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1550.00%
Other theft31.78-50.00%
Shoplifting31.78-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.92250.00%
Other theft64.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55200.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.92-60.00%
Other theft21.18-75.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft820.1460.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.74250.00%
Shoplifting64.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.70150.00%
Shoplifting108.8966.67%
Other theft55.9225.00%
Public order32.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-71.43%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.5940.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.1520.00%
Shoplifting63.55-40.00%
Other theft43.5533.33%
Public order22.37100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.2211.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.9225.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.96-44.44%
Other theft32.960.00%
Public order11.78-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.960.00%
Shoplifting95.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 202315
September 20236
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 202412
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Highfield Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wedgwood Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Davey Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bristol Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Row View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1