BALCOMBE CLOSE, ST5 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2DX

BALCOMBE CLOSE, ST5 2DX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2DX, encompassing approximately 2280 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 2DX area, explore the ST5 2DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 2DX area, visit the ST5 2DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 2DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Higherland with total crimes: 3
  • Stubbs' Gate with total crimes: 2

BALCOMBE CLOSE, ST5 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.40-22.22%
Shoplifting73.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-20.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.030.00%
Shoplifting73.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Public order11.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 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 offences914.91-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.95-11.11%
Shoplifting73.5175.00%
Other theft33.07-25.00%
Public order31.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.38800.00%
Other theft43.950.00%
Public order41.75300.00%
Shoplifting41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75200.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.0133.33%
Other theft41.75-33.33%
Burglary21.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-90.91%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.78266.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.82200.00%
Other theft62.630.00%
Drugs42.630.00%
Shoplifting31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-71.43%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6516.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.07200.00%
Public order32.63200.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.5220.00%
Shoplifting52.6325.00%
Public order42.19100.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.7725.00%
Shoplifting42.19-55.56%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-75.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.510.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20244
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20241
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 2DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Higherland
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Stubbs' Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyme Valley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Pooldam
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Refinery Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lymewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pool Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Buckley'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1