HANOVER STREET, ST5 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1AU

HANOVER STREET, ST5 1AU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.47 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1AU 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 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1AU, encompassing approximately 2441 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 1AU area, explore the ST5 1AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

ST5 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 36
  • The Midway with total crimes: 22
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

HANOVER STREET, ST5 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2645.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1710.6570.00%
Shoplifting176.9670.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.9630.00%
Public order95.3312.50%
Other theft63.690.00%
Other crime52.4666.67%
Drugs42.0533.33%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Robbery31.230.00%
Bicycle theft31.2350.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3940.15-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1015.9811.11%
Shoplifting104.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.1011.11%
Public order84.10-46.67%
Other theft63.28-14.29%
Drugs32.460.00%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Other crime31.2350.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4244.2440.00%
Public order1517.2125.00%
Shoplifting116.14-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour94.51-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson93.6980.00%
Other theft73.6916.67%
Bicycle theft32.87200.00%
Burglary31.23-25.00%
Drugs31.23-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.82-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3041.78-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour1912.2972.73%
Shoplifting137.78-38.10%
Public order125.330.00%
Drugs84.9260.00%
Other theft63.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.46-16.67%
Burglary42.05100.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4245.8827.27%
Shoplifting2117.2161.54%
Public order128.60-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour114.9210.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.510.00%
Drugs52.46150.00%
Other theft52.0566.67%
Theft from the person32.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.2332.00%
Public order1313.5230.00%
Shoplifting135.3344.44%
Anti-social behaviour105.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.10-53.85%
Other theft32.46-40.00%
Theft from the person31.2350.00%
Drugs21.23-60.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2536.46-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson1310.24116.67%
Public order105.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.1011.11%
Shoplifting94.10-64.00%
Drugs53.69-16.67%
Other theft52.05-16.67%
Possession of weapons42.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2941.37-53.23%
Shoplifting2511.88127.27%
Public order1010.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.10-30.77%
Other theft63.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.460.00%
Drugs62.46200.00%
Bicycle theft32.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6252.44158.33%
Anti-social behaviour1325.408.33%
Public order125.3371.43%
Shoplifting114.9222.22%
Other theft104.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.10-14.29%
Possession of weapons42.46300.00%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.09-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour129.8371.43%
Shoplifting94.92-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson73.69133.33%
Public order72.87-12.50%
Other theft52.87-16.67%
Drugs32.05200.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.46-2.78%
Shoplifting1914.3458.33%
Public order87.7814.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.28-58.82%
Other theft62.870.00%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.23-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour1714.750.00%
Shoplifting126.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.920.00%
Public order73.280.00%
Other theft62.870.00%
Burglary42.460.00%
Bicycle theft31.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202439
July 202442
June 202430
May 202442
April 202433
March 202425
February 202429
January 202462
December 202324
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 202419
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 202413
December 202312
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 202421
April 202413
March 20249
February 202425
January 202411
December 20239
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Midway
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. York Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Hickman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Heath Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Andrew Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other theft1