ST5 1SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 1SG

ST5 1SG, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This ST5 1SG 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 1SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 1SG, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

ST5 1SG 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
  • London Road with total crimes: 2

ST5 1SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences69.75-40.00%
Public order32.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-62.50%
Drugs31.4650.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.87300.00%
Drugs23.900.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

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 offences1615.1145.45%
Public order47.80-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.0637.50%
Public order55.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.44400.00%
Shoplifting52.440.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Other theft10.97-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

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 offences87.80100.00%
Other theft33.900.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences45.85-33.33%
Burglary31.950.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences69.75-33.33%
Public order32.920.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 offences97.80-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour24.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 offences1918.5226.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.26300.00%
Other theft43.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.95-71.43%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

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 offences914.62-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.41500.00%
Other theft32.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1012.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.87-16.67%
Other theft32.4450.00%
Robbery21.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.900.00%
Burglary42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202416
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 202419
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 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 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1SG 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. London Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Stubbs' Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lyme Valley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Vicarage Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1