LONDON ROAD, ST5 1LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1LN

LONDON ROAD, ST5 1LN, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.11 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1LN 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 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1LN, encompassing approximately 2372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

ST5 1LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 36
  • The Midway with total crimes: 22
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

LONDON ROAD, ST5 1LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2245.11-35.29%
Shoplifting219.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.85-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson156.32114.29%
Public order86.3214.29%
Other theft53.37-28.57%
Drugs52.11150.00%
Burglary42.11300.00%
Robbery31.6950.00%
Other crime31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.79-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour1614.3360.00%
Shoplifting126.75-33.33%
Public order75.06-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.95-22.22%
Other theft72.950.00%
Bicycle theft22.95100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.84-50.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4348.4859.26%
Shoplifting1818.130.00%
Public order127.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.06-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson94.22200.00%
Other theft73.7916.67%
Drugs42.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Possession of weapons21.26100.00%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Robbery10.84-66.67%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2744.27-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour1911.3890.00%
Shoplifting188.01-25.00%
Public order147.5975.00%
Drugs75.9075.00%
Other theft62.9520.00%
Burglary42.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3140.0519.23%
Shoplifting2413.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour1010.1242.86%
Public order84.22-27.27%
Other theft53.370.00%
Drugs42.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-20.00%
Robbery31.69200.00%
Burglary21.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.84-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.3018.18%
Shoplifting1410.9616.67%
Public order115.9022.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-61.54%
Burglary52.110.00%
Other theft52.11-37.50%
Theft from the person32.11200.00%
Drugs11.26-85.71%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.21-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson139.27160.00%
Shoplifting125.48-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour115.0637.50%
Public order94.640.00%
Other theft83.79166.67%
Drugs73.3740.00%
Possession of weapons52.950.00%
Vehicle crime42.11100.00%
Bicycle theft11.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2637.52-54.39%
Shoplifting2310.9691.67%
Public order99.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.79-33.33%
Drugs53.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.1150.00%
Other theft31.26-76.92%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5752.28128.00%
Other theft1324.03116.67%
Shoplifting125.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.0633.33%
Public order105.0642.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons42.53300.00%
Bicycle theft21.690.00%
Drugs20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.93-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour910.54-18.18%
Shoplifting93.79-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.7933.33%
Public order73.37-30.00%
Other theft62.95-14.29%
Drugs32.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.8936.00%
Shoplifting2114.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.85-45.00%
Public order104.64100.00%
Other theft74.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.9550.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.84-50.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2537.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.540.00%
Shoplifting158.430.00%
Other theft66.320.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Burglary41.690.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202410
June 202419
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
July 202443
June 202427
May 202431
April 202426
March 202422
February 202426
January 202457
December 202325
November 202334
October 202325

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202418
June 202418
May 202424
April 202414
March 202412
February 202423
January 202412
December 20239
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1LN 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. The Midway
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Stubbs' Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyme Valley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Vicarage Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lymewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1