HIGHFIELD AVENUE, ST5 0TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0TH

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, ST5 0TH, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.09 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0TH 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 0TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0TH, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ST5 0TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Clifton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Chetwynd Street with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, ST5 0TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.0942.86%
Violence and sexual offences53.96-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-16.67%
Other theft41.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.0550.00%
Shoplifting74.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.770.00%
Public order42.3833.33%
Other theft31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-33.33%
Shoplifting62.38200.00%
Burglary32.380.00%
Public order31.19-40.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.3012.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.5750.00%
Public order52.3866.67%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.92-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.17-55.56%
Public order31.58-25.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.6620.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.7528.57%
Shoplifting53.57150.00%
Public order41.98100.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.96-30.00%
Other theft32.7750.00%
Shoplifting21.19-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5142.86%
Shoplifting43.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other theft20.79-71.43%
Public order20.79-60.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.470.00%
Other theft73.96133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.77-22.22%
Public order52.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.6866.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.9650.00%
Vehicle crime33.5750.00%
Other theft31.19-62.50%
Public order31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.2614.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.17-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.38200.00%
Shoplifting62.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38400.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.640.00%
Shoplifting105.550.00%
Other theft73.960.00%
Public order42.770.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chetwynd Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Leamington Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Steel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blunt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sheringham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dorridge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1