DOWNHAM ROAD, ST5 6DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6DF

DOWNHAM ROAD, ST5 6DF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 6DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6DF, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 6DF area, explore the ST5 6DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 6DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Viggars Place with total crimes: 3
  • Camillus Road with total crimes: 3

DOWNHAM ROAD, ST5 6DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.61125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.81-42.86%
Public order22.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.74400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.670.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.14-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.6875.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.740.00%
Other theft23.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.2033.33%
Other crime22.140.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.08-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.34100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4842.86%
Public order25.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6827.27%
Anti-social behaviour27.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other theft21.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.61175.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.8733.33%
Other crime22.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Downham Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viggars Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Camillus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pentland Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grove Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cotswold Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Howe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1