ST5 0LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0LW

ST5 0LW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.96 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0LW 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 0LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0LW, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 0LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2
  • Doulton Drive with total crimes: 1

ST5 0LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Vehicle crime40.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.6912.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.22200.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6860.00%
Burglary41.97100.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96-50.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.45166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-62.50%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.68-20.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69-20.00%
Public order40.99300.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.480.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310
August 202315
July 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oaklands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Doulton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Heaton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. A5271
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pilsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1