ST5 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2SG

ST5 2SG, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.87 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2SG, encompassing approximately 2461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST5 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hart Court with total crimes: 4

ST5 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson77.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8450.00%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Shoplifting41.62300.00%
Public order21.62-66.67%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.00-36.36%
Public order65.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.8769.23%
Shoplifting78.94-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-40.00%
Public order31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.280.00%
Shoplifting85.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2525.00%
Public order52.0325.00%
Other theft42.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-40.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.66-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.28150.00%
Shoplifting52.03-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-20.00%
Public order41.62-20.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.09-26.09%
Shoplifting86.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-58.33%
Public order52.03-28.57%
Other theft42.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-66.67%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.22-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour129.34100.00%
Public order74.87-22.22%
Shoplifting72.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.84-14.29%
Other theft52.44150.00%
Burglary32.0350.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.5684.62%
Public order99.75350.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6675.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8420.00%
Shoplifting52.4425.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Shoplifting41.62-20.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.914.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.56-16.67%
Shoplifting52.03-16.67%
Public order42.030.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.160.00%
Shoplifting62.440.00%
Public order42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202414
June 202422
May 202413
April 202413
March 202417
February 202423
January 202424
December 202313
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hart Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Knutton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ashfields New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Martin'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hickman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Moran Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rotterdam
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Mary'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orme Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stanier Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dunkirk Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1