ST5 6EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6EP

ST5 6EP, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 6EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6EP, encompassing approximately 2981 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wilmot Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Viggars Place with total crimes: 3

ST5 6EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.35166.67%
Public order62.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0133.33%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences85.03-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.37-8.33%
Other theft43.69300.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.68-16.67%
Public order21.680.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.39-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.02100.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4010.53%
Burglary47.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7446.15%
Anti-social behaviour46.370.00%
Burglary41.340.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences137.71-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.3650.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3917.65%
Other theft36.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.0741.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.6833.33%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-40.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Other theft20.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.4040.00%
Public order54.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.68100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 202416
April 20248
March 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 202412
March 202412
February 202421
January 202419
December 202313
November 202320
October 202317
September 202312
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
July 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Arthur Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wilmot Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Viggars Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Howe Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. John Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grove Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vickers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ironbridge Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Gile'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Moran Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Nash Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cemetery View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Drugs1