KING STREET, ST5 1HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1HX

KING STREET, ST5 1HX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1HX 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 1HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1HX, encompassing approximately 2158 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 1HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • School Street with total crimes: 4
  • York Street with total crimes: 3

KING STREET, ST5 1HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.51-57.89%
Other crime43.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4546.15%
Other theft38.800.00%
Burglary31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Public order31.39-40.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In July 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 offences1313.4330.00%
Public order56.0225.00%
Other theft32.320.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.51-52.38%
Public order44.63-50.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.3190.91%
Public order89.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.8533.33%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9783.33%
Public order65.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.90-60.00%
Public order42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85100.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.68-42.31%
Other theft46.9533.33%
Public order41.850.00%
Drugs31.8550.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.16160.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2425.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.80-55.56%
Other theft33.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.390.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202413
June 202410
May 202421
April 202411
March 20246
February 202415
January 202426
December 202310
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. York Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Andrew Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Miller Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other theft1