HASSELL STREET, ST5 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1AX

HASSELL STREET, ST5 1AX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.73 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1AX 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 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1AX, encompassing approximately 2383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)

ST5 1AX 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

HASSELL STREET, ST5 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2545.73-39.02%
Criminal damage and arson1610.4977.78%
Shoplifting166.7177.78%
Anti-social behaviour136.7144.44%
Public order105.4542.86%
Other theft64.20-14.29%
Other crime52.5266.67%
Drugs52.1066.67%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Bicycle theft31.2650.00%
Burglary31.2650.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4140.692.50%
Criminal damage and arson917.200.00%
Shoplifting93.78-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.780.00%
Other theft73.780.00%
Public order72.94-53.33%
Drugs32.940.00%
Robbery31.26200.00%
Other crime31.2650.00%
Burglary21.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.6360.00%
Public order1516.7815.38%
Shoplifting116.29-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour94.61-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson93.78200.00%
Other theft73.7816.67%
Burglary32.94-25.00%
Drugs31.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Robbery10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.11-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour1910.4990.00%
Shoplifting137.97-38.10%
Public order135.458.33%
Drugs95.45200.00%
Other theft63.7850.00%
Burglary42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Robbery31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4144.0520.59%
Shoplifting2117.2061.54%
Public order128.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.0311.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.20-33.33%
Other theft41.6833.33%
Theft from the person31.680.00%
Drugs31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.9247.83%
Public order1414.2640.00%
Shoplifting135.8744.44%
Anti-social behaviour95.45-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.78-57.14%
Other theft32.52-25.00%
Theft from the person31.2650.00%
Drugs21.26-60.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.50-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson149.65133.33%
Public order105.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.2025.00%
Shoplifting94.20-64.00%
Drugs53.78-16.67%
Other theft42.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3444.05-46.03%
Shoplifting2514.26127.27%
Public order1010.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-50.00%
Other theft63.36-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson62.52-14.29%
Drugs62.52200.00%
Bicycle theft32.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6356.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1626.4345.45%
Public order126.7171.43%
Other theft115.03120.00%
Shoplifting114.6122.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.610.00%
Possession of weapons42.94300.00%
Bicycle theft21.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.63-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour1111.3357.14%
Shoplifting94.61-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson73.7840.00%
Public order72.940.00%
Other theft52.94-28.57%
Drugs32.10200.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3739.02-2.63%
Shoplifting1915.5272.73%
Anti-social behaviour77.97-58.82%
Other theft72.9440.00%
Public order72.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.94-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.68-50.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3842.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour1715.940.00%
Shoplifting117.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.610.00%
Public order73.360.00%
Other theft52.940.00%
Bicycle theft42.100.00%
Burglary41.680.00%
Possession of weapons31.680.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202441
July 202440
June 202425
May 202441
April 202434
March 202423
February 202434
January 202463
December 202327
November 202337
October 202338

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202415
June 202413
May 202412
April 202414
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20249
June 202419
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 202416
December 202311
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20242
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 202421
April 202413
March 20249
February 202425
January 202411
December 20239
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1AX 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. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Andrew Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1