VIGGARS PLACE, ST5 6HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6HN

VIGGARS PLACE, ST5 6HN, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6HN 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 6HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6HN, encompassing approximately 3163 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 6HN area, explore the ST5 6HN 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 (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 6HN 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
  • Rogers Avenue with total crimes: 2

VIGGARS PLACE, ST5 6HN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.32-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.530.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order10.63-80.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7036.36%
Criminal damage and arson64.7450.00%
Public order51.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7522.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.48166.67%
Public order62.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.64111.11%
Violence and sexual offences96.01-25.00%
Other theft42.85300.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.79350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.85-16.67%
Public order21.58-50.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.17-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.43100.00%
Public order41.9033.33%
Burglary21.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.0114.29%
Burglary47.590.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.640.00%
Burglary41.580.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.59-25.00%
Other theft44.7433.33%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences209.1711.11%
Criminal damage and arson36.32-40.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.580.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 202419
April 20249
March 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202414
February 202424
January 202421
December 202315
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 6HN 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. Rogers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Centurion Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilmot Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Comet Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Viggars Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Gile'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Moran 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