WESTWOOD ROAD, ST5 0DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0DF

WESTWOOD ROAD, ST5 0DF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0DF 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 0DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0DF, encompassing approximately 3308 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 0DF area, explore the ST5 0DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 0DF area, visit the ST5 0DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 0DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pilsbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Dorrington Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Ellison Street with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD ROAD, ST5 0DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.44125.00%
Other theft22.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.65140.00%
Other crime33.630.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.35-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8683.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.32100.00%
Burglary31.21-40.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.16600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.12-53.85%
Burglary51.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3544.44%
Possession of weapons23.930.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.44350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-81.82%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.05-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.460.00%
Other theft34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20245
May 202413
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 20249
December 20232
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 0DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pilsbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Dorrington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ellison Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chetwynd Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Inglewood Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ridgway Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canary Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1