ST5 6FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6FA

ST5 6FA, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.61 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6FA 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 6FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6FA, encompassing approximately 1036 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 6FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pentland Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Grove Street with total crimes: 2

ST5 6FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.61-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.86300.00%
Public order23.86100.00%
Other crime11.930.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.680.00%
Burglary15.790.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.54-37.50%
Other crime24.820.00%
Public order21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences811.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson27.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.75100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6516.67%
Public order26.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.790.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.750.00%
Other theft15.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.79300.00%
Other crime13.860.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Downham Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pentland Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grove Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cotswold Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1