GREENSIDE, ST5 2SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 2SP

GREENSIDE, ST5 2SP, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.54 per 1,000 population. This ST5 2SP 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 2SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 2SP, encompassing approximately 2419 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 2SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Midway with total crimes: 22
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

GREENSIDE, ST5 2SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.544.55%
Shoplifting159.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.37120.00%
Burglary54.5566.67%
Public order42.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.6222.22%
Anti-social behaviour139.0962.50%
Shoplifting65.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-37.50%
Public order52.07-61.54%
Burglary32.07-25.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.28-51.35%
Public order137.44116.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.37-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson83.3160.00%
Shoplifting53.31-58.33%
Burglary42.0733.33%
Drugs31.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other theft10.83-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3738.4468.18%
Anti-social behaviour1715.2913.33%
Shoplifting127.03-29.41%
Public order64.96-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson52.480.00%
Other theft42.07-42.86%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2236.7822.22%
Shoplifting179.0941.67%
Anti-social behaviour157.0387.50%
Public order136.2044.44%
Other theft75.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.89150.00%
Drugs32.07200.00%
Theft from the person21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.45-40.00%
Shoplifting127.44-14.29%
Public order94.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.72-55.56%
Other theft43.31-55.56%
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-80.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3042.16-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour1812.400.00%
Shoplifting147.44-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson105.7911.11%
Public order94.1312.50%
Other theft93.7228.57%
Vehicle crime43.72100.00%
Possession of weapons31.650.00%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3243.40-11.11%
Shoplifting2213.23120.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.4428.57%
Public order83.72-33.33%
Other theft73.310.00%
Burglary32.890.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.78140.00%
Public order1214.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.96-28.57%
Shoplifting104.1342.86%
Other theft74.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8916.67%
Drugs32.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.97-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour146.20100.00%
Shoplifting75.79-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson62.8950.00%
Other theft42.4833.33%
Public order41.65-50.00%
Drugs41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
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 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3936.7830.00%
Shoplifting1716.1213.33%
Public order87.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.31-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.89-42.86%
Burglary41.6533.33%
Other theft31.650.00%
Bicycle theft21.24-33.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.83-33.33%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.400.00%
Shoplifting156.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.200.00%
Public order62.890.00%
Burglary32.480.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202418
June 202437
May 202422
April 202418
March 202430
February 202432
January 202436
December 202315
November 202339
October 202330

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 202417
May 202415
April 20248
March 202418
February 202418
January 202410
December 202314
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202417
April 202412
March 202414
February 202422
January 202410
December 20237
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

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

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Midway
    Total22
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. High Street
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hart Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Knutton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ashfields New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pooldam
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hickman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Heath Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Orme Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pool Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stanier Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dunkirk Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brampton Sidings
    Total1
    Burglary1