HIGH STREET, ST5 6BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6BX

HIGH STREET, ST5 6BX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6BX, encompassing approximately 2585 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 6BX area, explore the ST5 6BX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 6BX area, visit the ST5 6BX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 6BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vickers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Howe Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Pennine Way with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, ST5 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80-50.00%
Public order22.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.60140.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6466.67%
Public order41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.89166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.09-28.57%
Public order41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.800.00%
Other theft33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.48-20.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.056.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.19200.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5150.00%
Other theft25.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.73-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.8750.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.670.00%
Other theft36.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-71.43%
Public order10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202317
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 202415
April 20249
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 6BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vickers Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Howe Grove
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilmot Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Viggars Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Gile'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B5367
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1