STUBBS GATE, ST5 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1LU

STUBBS GATE, ST5 1LU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.68 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1LU, encompassing approximately 2274 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

ST5 1LU 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

STUBBS GATE, ST5 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.68-20.00%
Shoplifting208.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.79-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson104.84150.00%
Public order74.4040.00%
Drugs53.08150.00%
Other theft42.20-20.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.33-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour1410.99133.33%
Shoplifting126.15-29.41%
Public order55.27-37.50%
Other theft52.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Drugs21.76-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3840.8880.95%
Shoplifting1716.700.00%
Public order87.47-38.46%
Other theft73.5275.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.08-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson42.6433.33%
Drugs31.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Burglary21.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Robbery10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.24-8.70%
Shoplifting179.23-22.73%
Public order137.47333.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.7185.71%
Drugs65.71200.00%
Burglary42.64100.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Robbery31.3250.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.2135.29%
Shoplifting2210.1169.23%
Anti-social behaviour79.6740.00%
Other theft43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Public order31.32-57.14%
Burglary21.32-33.33%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.6230.77%
Shoplifting137.4718.18%
Public order75.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08-44.44%
Other theft42.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-40.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Drugs11.32-83.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.69-27.78%
Shoplifting115.71-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.8428.57%
Other theft73.96133.33%
Public order73.0840.00%
Drugs63.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1928.5790.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.35-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.91-22.22%
Drugs53.08150.00%
Public order52.20-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.20-40.00%
Other theft31.32-62.50%
Theft from the person21.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4542.6487.50%
Shoplifting1019.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.40125.00%
Other theft83.9660.00%
Public order83.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.52-16.67%
Possession of weapons32.20200.00%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.32100.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.1814.29%
Shoplifting810.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson63.5220.00%
Other theft52.64-16.67%
Public order42.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-63.64%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.970.00%
Shoplifting189.2328.57%
Anti-social behaviour117.91-21.43%
Public order84.84100.00%
Other theft63.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6425.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.230.00%
Shoplifting146.150.00%
Other theft66.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.640.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202438
June 202421
May 202423
April 202417
March 202413
February 202418
January 202445
December 202324
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20246
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202417
June 202417
May 202422
April 202413
March 202411
February 202419
January 202410
December 20238
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1LU 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stubbsfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stubbs' Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lyme Valley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Vicarage Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lymewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1