WHITFIELD AVENUE, ST5 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2JH

WHITFIELD AVENUE, ST5 2JH, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2JH, encompassing approximately 3273 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 2JH area, explore the ST5 2JH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Higherland with total crimes: 3
  • Rothesay Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Orion Court with total crimes: 1

WHITFIELD AVENUE, ST5 2JH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.89100.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.97-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-57.14%
Other theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-50.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.64100.00%
Public order41.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-50.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-57.14%
Public order30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.50600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.14-16.67%
Other theft41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50100.00%
Other theft52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.58-46.15%
Other crime22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.030.00%
Burglary23.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Higherland
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Rothesay Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Baggott Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wain Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jenkinson Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hillside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Mary'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orme Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pool Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Buckley'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1