HIGHWAY LANE, ST5 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 5AN

HIGHWAY LANE, ST5 5AN, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.41 per 1,000 population. This ST5 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 5AN, encompassing approximately 119 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 5AN area, explore the ST5 5AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highway Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Church Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Cressing Place with total crimes: 1

HIGHWAY LANE, ST5 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary350.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.800.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.210.00%
Possession of weapons116.800.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.800.00%
Public order18.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 5AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highway Lane
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 2. Church Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cressing Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1