NELSON PLACE, ST5 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1EA

NELSON PLACE, ST5 1EA, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.88 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1EA 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 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1EA, encompassing approximately 2552 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 38
  • High Street with total crimes: 19
  • The Midway with total crimes: 8

NELSON PLACE, ST5 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.884.76%
Public order1317.248.33%
Shoplifting115.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.3142.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.92-47.37%
Other theft63.92-25.00%
Burglary52.3566.67%
Drugs41.96-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4245.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour1916.4690.00%
Public order127.44-7.69%
Shoplifting114.70-47.62%
Other theft84.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.1316.67%
Drugs72.7475.00%
Burglary32.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Robbery20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

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 offences4245.4540.00%
Shoplifting2116.4661.54%
Public order138.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.09-9.09%
Other theft93.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-25.00%
Drugs42.35100.00%
Robbery31.5750.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Theft from the person21.18-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.2615.38%
Public order1311.7562.50%
Shoplifting135.0944.44%
Anti-social behaviour115.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.31-38.46%
Other theft33.13-50.00%
Theft from the person31.1850.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Drugs20.78-60.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2636.05-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson1310.1985.71%
Anti-social behaviour115.0937.50%
Shoplifting94.31-60.87%
Public order83.53-20.00%
Other theft63.13-25.00%
Drugs52.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.96400.00%
Possession of weapons41.960.00%
Theft from the person21.570.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3441.53-40.35%
Shoplifting2313.3291.67%
Public order109.01-28.57%
Other theft83.92-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.13-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.13-22.22%
Drugs62.7420.00%
Bicycle theft42.35100.00%
Theft from the person21.570.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5750.15200.00%
Public order1422.33100.00%
Shoplifting125.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.5328.57%
Other theft93.5380.00%
Drugs53.530.00%
Possession of weapons41.96300.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.64-48.65%
Anti-social behaviour127.4450.00%
Shoplifting94.70-52.63%
Public order73.53-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.7475.00%
Drugs52.74400.00%
Other theft51.9625.00%
Bicycle theft21.96-33.33%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 offences3736.8342.31%
Shoplifting1914.5058.33%
Public order117.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.31-60.00%
Other theft43.13-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Bicycle theft31.1850.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2636.05-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour2010.19-23.08%
Shoplifting127.84-40.00%
Public order74.70-30.00%
Other theft72.74-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.350.00%
Burglary41.57-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.57-50.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2847.02-40.43%
Anti-social behaviour2610.97-36.59%
Shoplifting2010.19185.71%
Public order107.84-50.00%
Other theft103.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.9212.50%
Burglary93.5312.50%
Bicycle theft43.53300.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4757.20-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour4118.4110.81%
Public order2016.06100.00%
Burglary87.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1333.33%
Shoplifting73.13-58.82%
Other theft62.74-25.00%
Theft from the person32.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4952.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour3719.200.00%
Shoplifting1714.500.00%
Public order106.660.00%
Other theft83.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.130.00%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202442
May 202442
April 202430
March 202426
February 202434
January 202457
December 202319
November 202337
October 202326
September 202328
August 202347
July 202349

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 202413
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237
September 202310
August 202320
July 202310

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202421
April 202413
March 20249
February 202423
January 202412
December 20239
November 202319
October 202312
September 202320
August 20237
July 202317

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202419
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202320
September 202326
August 202341
July 202337

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
July 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total38
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. High Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Midway
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Well Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. West Brampton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Delamere Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Poplar Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. School Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Garden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Florence Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Croft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. John Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Marsh Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hickman Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Hart Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Enderley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Heath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1