CHURCH LANE, ST5 6DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6DU

CHURCH LANE, ST5 6DU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6DU 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 6DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6DU, encompassing approximately 2590 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 6DU area, explore the ST5 6DU 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ST5 6DU 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

CHURCH LANE, ST5 6DU 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 offences98.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4733.33%
Public order31.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-83.33%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.88500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.320.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.2057.14%
Violence and sexual offences84.2533.33%
Public order33.0950.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.72250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.70-33.33%
Public order22.320.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.95-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.49-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson35.02200.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8845.45%
Burglary26.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.72-26.67%
Vehicle crime34.250.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8815.38%
Other theft35.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6530.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In September 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 offences107.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 6DU 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. St Gile'S Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    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. Weston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Bernard'S Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Stanton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Howe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1