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

Overview of Crime in ST5 1AY

HASSELL STREET, ST5 1AY, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.02 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1AY 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 1AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1AY, encompassing approximately 2350 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 1AY area, explore the ST5 1AY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 1AY area, visit the ST5 1AY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

ST5 1AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 36
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

HASSELL STREET, ST5 1AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2337.02-41.03%
Criminal damage and arson159.7966.67%
Public order96.3828.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.8350.00%
Other theft63.83-14.29%
Shoplifting62.55-14.29%
Other crime52.5566.67%
Drugs52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3938.29-2.50%
Criminal damage and arson916.590.00%
Other theft73.830.00%
Public order72.98-46.15%
Shoplifting72.98-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.98-25.00%
Drugs32.550.00%
Robbery31.28200.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.8473.91%
Public order1317.0218.18%
Criminal damage and arson95.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.83-42.86%
Shoplifting83.40-11.11%
Other theft73.4016.67%
Burglary32.9850.00%
Drugs31.28-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2334.46-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour149.7975.00%
Public order115.96-8.33%
Shoplifting94.68-35.71%
Drugs83.83166.67%
Other theft63.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.55-25.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3939.5718.18%
Shoplifting1416.5975.00%
Public order125.969.09%
Anti-social behaviour85.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.40-33.33%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Drugs31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Theft from the person21.28-33.33%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.7657.14%
Public order1114.0422.22%
Anti-social behaviour84.6814.29%
Shoplifting83.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.40-57.14%
Theft from the person32.5550.00%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Drugs20.85-60.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.91-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson148.93133.33%
Public order95.96-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8340.00%
Drugs52.98-16.67%
Possession of weapons42.130.00%
Shoplifting41.70-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Other theft31.28-50.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.87-43.86%
Shoplifting1413.6175.00%
Public order105.960.00%
Other theft64.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.55-14.29%
Drugs62.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-68.75%
Bicycle theft32.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5751.91111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1624.2577.78%
Public order106.8166.67%
Other theft104.25233.33%
Shoplifting84.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.400.00%
Possession of weapons42.98300.00%
Bicycle theft21.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.08-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour911.4928.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.8340.00%
Shoplifting72.98-36.36%
Public order62.9820.00%
Drugs32.55200.00%
Other theft31.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.04-5.41%
Shoplifting1114.89266.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.68-53.33%
Other theft62.9820.00%
Public order52.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.70-33.33%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1515.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.380.00%
Public order63.400.00%
Other theft52.550.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Bicycle theft31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202439
July 202440
June 202423
May 202439
April 202433
March 202421
February 202432
January 202457
December 202327
November 202335
October 202337

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
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 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

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 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 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 20248
March 20244
February 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1AY 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. High Street
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. York Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Andrew Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1