WEBSTER STREET, ST5 1NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1NX

WEBSTER STREET, ST5 1NX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.91 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1NX 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 1NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1NX, encompassing approximately 2306 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

ST5 1NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Well Street with total crimes: 4

WEBSTER STREET, ST5 1NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.91-18.18%
Shoplifting107.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson94.33125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.90-27.27%
Public order63.4720.00%
Other theft52.60-16.67%
Drugs52.17150.00%
Other crime32.17200.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.01-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour119.54120.00%
Shoplifting74.77-46.15%
Other theft63.030.00%
Public order52.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-20.00%
Drugs21.73-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3836.41100.00%
Shoplifting1316.470.00%
Other theft65.6450.00%
Public order62.60-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-37.50%
Drugs32.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary21.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.21-9.52%
Shoplifting138.24-13.33%
Public order115.64266.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.77100.00%
Drugs53.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17100.00%
Other theft41.730.00%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.2816.67%
Shoplifting159.1087.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.50-20.00%
Other theft41.7333.33%
Public order31.73-40.00%
Burglary21.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.6780.00%
Shoplifting87.8033.33%
Public order53.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-16.67%
Burglary42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-25.00%
Other theft31.30-50.00%
Drugs11.30-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1021.24-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.3350.00%
Other theft62.60100.00%
Public order62.6020.00%
Shoplifting62.60-25.00%
Drugs52.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1733.33%
Possession of weapons31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.67-57.50%
Shoplifting87.3714.29%
Drugs53.47150.00%
Public order52.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-50.00%
Other theft31.30-62.50%
Theft from the person21.30-33.33%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4038.5848.15%
Anti-social behaviour917.34200.00%
Other theft83.90166.67%
Shoplifting73.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.030.00%
Public order62.60100.00%
Possession of weapons32.60200.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.30100.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.5435.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.70-25.00%
Shoplifting62.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-72.73%
Other theft31.30-40.00%
Public order31.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.18-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour118.67-8.33%
Shoplifting94.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.90100.00%
Public order63.47100.00%
Other theft52.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.540.00%
Other theft65.200.00%
Shoplifting62.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.600.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202438
June 202419
May 202421
April 202418
March 202410
February 202417
January 202440
December 202327
November 202320
October 202322

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

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202413
May 202415
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1NX 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Stubbsfield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Stubbs' Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lyme Valley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Vicarage Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1