ST5 6HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6HB

ST5 6HB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6HB 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 6HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6HB, encompassing approximately 2808 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howe Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Knutton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Viggars Place with total crimes: 1

ST5 6HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.92-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour12.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.12-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6142.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.56250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.49100.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 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 offences74.27-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.0457.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.9212.50%
Other theft43.200.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary11.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4933.33%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.199.09%
Burglary34.27-25.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences118.5437.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.92300.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences85.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences96.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 20238
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howe Grove
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knutton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Viggars Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Gile'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Moran Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B5367
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1