SOMERVILLE AVENUE, ST5 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0LJ

SOMERVILLE AVENUE, ST5 0LJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0LJ 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 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0LJ, encompassing approximately 3555 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST5 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxhay View with total crimes: 2
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

SOMERVILLE AVENUE, ST5 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.69100.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3437.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94-20.00%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.66-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-50.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 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 offences95.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 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 offences95.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6350.00%
Shoplifting23.380.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.22-60.00%
Public order32.25200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.56300.00%
Vehicle crime75.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-50.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.09-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.50-20.00%
Drugs32.25200.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.810.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 202320
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20237
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxhay View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Leamington Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walley'S Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parkside Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Walklate Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Steel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blunt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sheringham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dorridge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1