CASTLE KEEP MEWS, ST5 2SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2SD

CASTLE KEEP MEWS, ST5 2SD, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.27 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 2SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2SD, encompassing approximately 2680 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

ST5 2SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 19
  • The Midway with total crimes: 8
  • Church Street with total crimes: 7

CASTLE KEEP MEWS, ST5 2SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.27-51.85%
Public order104.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.73-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson63.36500.00%
Shoplifting52.24-28.57%
Other crime31.870.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.9858.82%
Anti-social behaviour1710.0713.33%
Other theft76.340.00%
Shoplifting72.61-46.15%
Public order52.61-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Drugs31.12-25.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.48-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour156.34114.29%
Shoplifting135.6044.44%
Public order124.8520.00%
Other theft74.4875.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Robbery21.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.01-13.64%
Public order107.09100.00%
Shoplifting93.7328.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.36-61.11%
Other theft42.61-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-70.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.22-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour188.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.7242.86%
Other theft93.73200.00%
Shoplifting73.36-58.82%
Public order52.610.00%
Possession of weapons31.870.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.48-32.35%
Shoplifting178.58240.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.34128.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.9716.67%
Public order52.61-50.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Other theft31.12-40.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3427.98325.00%
Public order1012.69233.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.73-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.61-14.29%
Other theft52.2425.00%
Shoplifting51.8766.67%
Drugs31.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.0437.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.10-74.19%
Criminal damage and arson72.9875.00%
Other theft42.6133.33%
Drugs41.49300.00%
Public order31.49-50.00%
Shoplifting31.12-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.9847.62%
Shoplifting1511.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.60-46.67%
Public order62.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.245.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.84-37.50%
Shoplifting125.60-33.33%
Public order74.48-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-60.00%
Other theft31.49-40.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Other crime21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2437.31-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences208.95-23.08%
Shoplifting187.46350.00%
Public order116.7222.22%
Criminal damage and arson104.1042.86%
Other theft53.73150.00%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2831.347.69%
Violence and sexual offences2610.45-10.34%
Public order99.70125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3640.00%
Shoplifting42.61-63.64%
Other theft21.49-66.67%
Burglary20.75-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour2610.820.00%
Shoplifting119.700.00%
Other theft64.100.00%
Burglary52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Public order41.870.00%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202427
May 202417
April 202419
March 202422
February 202423
January 202434
December 20238
November 202331
October 202321
September 202320
August 202326
July 202329

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202417
May 202415
April 20247
March 202418
February 202416
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315
September 202324
August 202328
July 202326

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 202417
January 20245
December 20233
November 202315
October 202312
September 202318
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Midway
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Poolfield Avenue North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wesley Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Orion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pool Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Drayton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Buckley'S Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pooldam
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hickman Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Hart Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fletcher Bank
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Dunkirk Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Castle Keep Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1