ST5 2LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2LZ

ST5 2LZ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2LZ 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 2LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2LZ, encompassing approximately 3074 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 2LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rothesay Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rotterdam Road with total crimes: 1

ST5 2LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.23-16.67%
Public order21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9325.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.53-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-20.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.280.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.90-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.630.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.88500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.60100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences94.55-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Martin'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rothesay Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rotterdam Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Orion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baggott Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wain Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jenkinson Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hillside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Mary'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orme Road
    Total1
    Public order1