JOHN STREET, ST5 1JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1JY

JOHN STREET, ST5 1JY, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.79 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1JY 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 1JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1JY, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ST5 1JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • School Street with total crimes: 4
  • King'S Croft with total crimes: 3

JOHN STREET, ST5 1JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.79-40.00%
Other theft46.44-20.00%
Public order42.1533.33%
Other crime42.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Robbery21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.07-50.00%

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 offences2025.2381.82%
Other theft510.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68100.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Drugs31.610.00%
Public order31.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.64-8.33%
Public order55.9166.67%
Other theft52.6866.67%
Burglary32.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.64-55.56%
Burglary46.44300.00%
Other theft32.1550.00%
Public order31.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-66.67%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.99125.00%
Public order914.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 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 offences1218.269.09%
Public order66.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.22400.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.54-75.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.33-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.9133.33%
Vehicle crime42.15300.00%
Drugs42.15100.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Public order31.61-25.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.33-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.05-33.33%
Public order42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-40.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.23118.18%
Anti-social behaviour612.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.220.00%
Public order42.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.5722.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.9166.67%
Public order42.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-57.14%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.660.00%
Public order43.760.00%
Bicycle theft32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202411
June 202412
May 202427
April 202412
March 202411
February 202415
January 202424
December 202311
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. King'S Croft
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. York Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stoke Old Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collis Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kings Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1