DOWNING AVENUE, ST5 0LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0LB

DOWNING AVENUE, ST5 0LB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0LB 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 0LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0LB, encompassing approximately 3178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 0LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Leamington Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Walley'S Drive with total crimes: 1

DOWNING AVENUE, ST5 0LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.78-50.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.72400.00%
Burglary23.15100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.15-62.50%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15-28.57%
Other theft21.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15-72.22%
Public order21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.07800.00%
Vehicle crime65.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.780.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 202318
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20236

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Leamington Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Walley'S Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parkside Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Walklate Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Steel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sheringham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorridge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Etruria Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hilltop Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1