WATERS EDGE CLOSE, ST5 6EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6EN

WATERS EDGE CLOSE, ST5 6EN, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.62 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6EN 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 6EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6EN, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Viggars Place with total crimes: 1
  • St Gile'S Road with total crimes: 1

WATERS EDGE CLOSE, ST5 6EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.62-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.03-11.11%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-83.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.62500.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences44.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.820.00%
Public order42.01300.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.82-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.04-9.09%
Burglary34.02-25.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2537.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.42300.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.030.00%
Vehicle crime33.220.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.22200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Howe Grove
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viggars Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Gile'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Moran Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B5367
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rotterdam Road
    Total1
    Public order1