ST5 2NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2NG

ST5 2NG, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2NG 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 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2NG, encompassing approximately 3021 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 2NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Higherland with total crimes: 3
  • Knutton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • St Martin'S Road with total crimes: 2

ST5 2NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.60-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.310.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9437.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-57.14%
Public order30.9950.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.9775.00%
Other theft32.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9312.50%
Other theft42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-33.33%
Shoplifting41.32100.00%
Public order31.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.94-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-14.29%
Public order61.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-85.71%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.98-12.50%
Other theft72.32250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-33.33%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.26-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9360.00%
Other theft45.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.61-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.31-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.26-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour74.3016.67%
Other crime22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.990.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Higherland
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Knutton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Martin'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rotterdam
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rotterdam Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Orion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baggott Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wain Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jenkinson Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hillside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mayfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Mary'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orme Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pool Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Buckley'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stanier Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Dunkirk Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1