ST5 6FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6FB

ST5 6FB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6FB 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 6FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6FB, encompassing approximately 2873 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ST5 6FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vickers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Howe Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Pennine Way with total crimes: 2

ST5 6FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96-33.33%
Public order32.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-40.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 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 offences1211.49140.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.18-14.29%
Public order62.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-37.50%
Other crime21.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.78250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-37.50%
Public order41.74300.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences85.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.4980.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.260.00%
Other theft23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.79233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.48-25.00%
Other crime33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-60.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1866.67%
Public order41.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.7942.86%
Criminal damage and arson36.96200.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6627.27%
Public order24.870.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.31-42.11%
Other theft43.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.095.56%
Criminal damage and arson36.61-62.50%
Other theft31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8338.46%
Criminal damage and arson86.26100.00%
Other crime32.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-40.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 202420
January 202414
December 202311
November 202319
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 202418
April 202410
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vickers Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Howe Grove
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rogers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Pentland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilmot Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Wilmot Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Comet Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Viggars Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Gile'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B5367
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1