ST5 1PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1PD

ST5 1PD, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.89 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1PD 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 1PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1PD, encompassing approximately 2554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

ST5 1PD 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

ST5 1PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3050.89-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson2011.74100.00%
Shoplifting207.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour187.8312.50%
Public order87.05-11.11%
Other theft63.13-14.29%
Burglary62.35100.00%
Drugs62.35200.00%
Vehicle crime52.350.00%
Robbery31.9650.00%
Other crime31.17-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3842.28-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour1614.8723.08%
Shoplifting156.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.87-9.09%
Public order93.91-35.71%
Other theft73.520.00%
Other crime42.74100.00%
Burglary31.57-40.00%
Drugs21.17-60.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4650.509.52%
Shoplifting1818.0120.00%
Public order147.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.48-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson115.0983.33%
Other theft74.31-22.22%
Drugs52.74-16.67%
Burglary51.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4250.897.69%
Anti-social behaviour2416.4441.18%
Shoplifting159.39-44.44%
Public order145.8716.67%
Other theft95.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.520.00%
Drugs62.350.00%
Burglary52.3566.67%
Other crime31.960.00%
Robbery21.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3950.1030.00%
Shoplifting2715.2758.82%
Anti-social behaviour1710.5754.55%
Public order126.65-14.29%
Other theft94.7050.00%
Drugs63.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.35-14.29%
Robbery42.35100.00%
Burglary31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Theft from the person21.17-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3037.970.00%
Shoplifting1711.7454.55%
Public order146.6516.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.48-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.31-53.33%
Other theft62.74-25.00%
Theft from the person32.35200.00%
Drugs21.17-66.67%
Burglary20.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3045.413.45%
Anti-social behaviour1911.7435.71%
Criminal damage and arson157.44200.00%
Public order125.870.00%
Shoplifting114.70-52.17%
Other theft84.310.00%
Drugs63.130.00%
Vehicle crime62.35500.00%
Possession of weapons42.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.57-50.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person10.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2942.67-56.06%
Shoplifting2311.3576.92%
Anti-social behaviour149.000.00%
Public order125.48-25.00%
Other theft84.70-20.00%
Drugs63.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.35-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.96300.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6656.76153.85%
Public order1625.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.260.00%
Shoplifting135.4844.44%
Other theft105.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.9128.57%
Drugs53.520.00%
Possession of weapons41.96300.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.92-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour1410.1840.00%
Shoplifting95.48-60.87%
Public order83.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1316.67%
Other theft62.740.00%
Drugs52.35400.00%
Bicycle theft31.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4142.6732.26%
Shoplifting2316.0543.75%
Public order129.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.70-60.00%
Other theft63.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.35-14.29%
Bicycle theft32.3550.00%
Burglary31.17-50.00%
Robbery11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3142.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2512.130.00%
Shoplifting169.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.260.00%
Other theft72.740.00%
Burglary62.740.00%
Public order62.350.00%
Possession of weapons32.350.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202415
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
July 202446
June 202442
May 202439
April 202430
March 202430
February 202429
January 202466
December 202326
November 202341
October 202331

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202413
June 202424
May 202417
April 202411
March 202419
February 202414
January 202414
December 202314
November 202310
October 202325

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202418
June 202415
May 202427
April 202417
March 202411
February 202423
January 202413
December 20239
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 1PD 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
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. School Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Well Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hart Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marsh Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Pooldam
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hickman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Heath Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Sidmouth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Hassell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Stanier Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brampton Sidings
    Total1
    Burglary1