LANCASTER AVENUE, ST5 1DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1DR

LANCASTER AVENUE, ST5 1DR, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.90 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 1DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1DR, encompassing approximately 1798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 1DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • School Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lockwood Street with total crimes: 3

LANCASTER AVENUE, ST5 1DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.9066.67%
Other theft511.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78100.00%
Burglary32.2250.00%
Drugs31.67200.00%
Public order31.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.79-7.69%
Public order66.6720.00%
Other theft43.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2250.00%
Burglary21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.90-40.91%
Public order57.230.00%
Burglary32.780.00%
Drugs31.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-50.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.6857.14%
Public order512.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-33.33%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.1240.00%
Public order87.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.34-40.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.35-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson55.5666.67%
Public order42.780.00%
Drugs32.2250.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.90-32.00%
Public order49.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-85.71%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.4647.06%
Anti-social behaviour713.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.89-25.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.35112.50%
Anti-social behaviour49.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2233.33%
Public order32.22200.00%
Other theft11.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.34-63.64%
Other theft44.45300.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.90120.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.2325.00%
Public order42.78100.00%
Bicycle theft32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6750.00%
Theft from the person21.670.00%
Other theft11.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.790.00%
Burglary55.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202412
June 202413
May 202422
April 202414
March 202410
February 202417
January 202425
December 202317
November 20238
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 2. School Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lockwood Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boundary Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hanover Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grosvenor Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albany Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Riseley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Collis Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. King'S Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elliott Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lancaster Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Legge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Albert Street
    Total1
    Public order1