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

Overview of Crime in ST5 2JQ

WHITFIELD AVENUE, ST5 2JQ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.11 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2JQ, encompassing approximately 2845 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 2JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Myott Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Higherland with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Grove with total crimes: 1

WHITFIELD AVENUE, ST5 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.1150.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.9250.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.4650.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 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 offences32.81-50.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.81100.00%
Other theft12.11-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Myott Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Higherland
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Howard Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hillside
    Total1
    Other theft1