LOWFIELD DRIVE, ST5 0UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 0UU

LOWFIELD DRIVE, ST5 0UU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.85 per 1,000 population. This ST5 0UU 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 0UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 0UU, encompassing approximately 1461 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST5 0UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

LOWFIELD DRIVE, ST5 0UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences819.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.47-14.29%
Shoplifting64.11200.00%
Public order34.11-25.00%
Other theft32.050.00%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.0675.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.7966.67%
Public order43.4233.33%
Other theft32.7450.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.58-63.64%
Public order32.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-50.00%
Other theft22.05-33.33%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.2222.22%
Violence and sexual offences67.530.00%
Shoplifting54.11400.00%
Public order43.42100.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In March 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 behaviour914.37350.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.1650.00%
Other theft34.1150.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Shoplifting11.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.74200.00%
Shoplifting32.05-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other theft21.37-60.00%
Public order21.37-50.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.84100.00%
Other theft54.11150.00%
Public order43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.74100.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.0666.67%
Public order36.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.050.00%
Other theft22.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft820.5333.33%
Shoplifting65.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.27140.00%
Shoplifting108.2166.67%
Other theft66.8450.00%
Public order24.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.69-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.11-28.57%
Other theft43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.74-66.67%
Burglary21.370.00%
Public order11.370.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7950.00%
Other theft34.11-25.00%
Public order12.050.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.420.00%
Other theft42.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 20235
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Highfield Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Leamington Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1