HIGH STREET, ST5 0HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0HB

HIGH STREET, ST5 0HB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0HB 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 0HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0HB, encompassing approximately 4949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 0HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hartington Street with total crimes: 2
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, ST5 0HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0466.67%
Drugs32.020.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.24-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01300.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.4540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0442.86%
Public order42.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.05700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.03-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.0133.33%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.24175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.869.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.04-31.25%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.230.00%
Public order51.41150.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences125.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312
October 202312
September 202311
August 202316
July 202312

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20237
July 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233

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
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oaklands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silverdale Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chelmsford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heaton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pilsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1