ST5 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 5BE

ST5 5BE, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population. This ST5 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 5BE, encompassing approximately 559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Observatory Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Plantation Park with total crimes: 1
  • Springpool with total crimes: 1

ST5 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.370.00%

In August 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons11.790.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.370.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.79-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.94100.00%
Burglary13.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.79-66.67%
Public order11.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.5250.00%
Drugs15.370.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.58100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.580.00%
Other theft11.790.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.580.00%
Other theft11.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.670.00%
Vehicle crime114.310.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Public order11.790.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft214.310.00%
Vehicle crime23.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.580.00%
Public order11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Observatory Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plantation Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Springpool
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1