ST5 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2PQ

ST5 2PQ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2PQ 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 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2PQ, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 2PQ 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 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.770.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

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 offences118.9137.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences87.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-57.14%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.8075.00%
Other theft32.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2825.00%
Other theft43.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Shoplifting41.37100.00%
Public order21.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.91-11.11%
Public order62.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-87.50%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.34-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.08-11.11%
Other theft82.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74-50.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour94.80350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.08100.00%
Public order31.37-40.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Robbery20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9763.64%
Public order56.17400.00%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.57-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.97-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour84.4614.29%
Other crime22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 202414
January 202418
December 202311
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

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

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
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 6 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
June 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 2PQ 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. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dunkirk Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1