WEDGWOOD AVENUE, ST5 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2HZ

WEDGWOOD AVENUE, ST5 2HZ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2HZ, encompassing approximately 2536 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westlands Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Sneyd Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Essex Place with total crimes: 1

WEDGWOOD AVENUE, ST5 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.15100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.58-50.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37300.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.3725.00%
Other theft11.97-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37-33.33%
Other theft21.580.00%

In August 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 offences65.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.550.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Westlands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sneyd Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Essex Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Howard Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Seabridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Milford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pembroke Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1