VICARAGE CRESCENT, ST5 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1NJ

VICARAGE CRESCENT, ST5 1NJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1NJ, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ST5 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Street with total crimes: 4
  • Stubbsfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

VICARAGE CRESCENT, ST5 1NJ 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.57-11.11%
Public order34.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-62.50%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.62-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour84.73166.67%
Drugs24.210.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.7860.00%
Public order48.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-40.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.26400.00%
Shoplifting52.630.00%
Public order42.63300.00%
Drugs22.100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences87.89100.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.79-33.33%
Burglary32.100.00%
Public order21.58-33.33%
Shoplifting11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.52-33.33%
Public order33.160.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.89-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour24.73-75.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.9826.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.99300.00%
Other theft44.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-71.43%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.25-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.68500.00%
Other theft23.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.150.00%
Other theft35.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 202419
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stubbsfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stubbs' Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lyme Valley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Vicarage Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1