ST JOHNS PLACE, ST5 6HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6HQ

ST JOHNS PLACE, ST5 6HQ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6HQ, encompassing approximately 3192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ST5 6HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilmot Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Moran Road with total crimes: 4
  • Downham Road with total crimes: 4

ST JOHNS PLACE, ST5 6HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1410.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.39200.00%
Public order51.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In July 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 offences1210.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.76200.00%
Public order62.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences95.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%

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 behaviour1812.2280.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.64-25.00%
Other theft42.82300.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.969.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.130.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.21-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4566.67%
Public order21.570.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.34-4.76%
Burglary46.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.2250.00%
Burglary56.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.89-30.00%
Other theft34.3950.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences208.775.26%
Criminal damage and arson36.27-40.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6572.73%
Criminal damage and arson55.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5725.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences116.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 202420
January 202421
December 202314
November 202320
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 202418
April 202410
March 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wilmot Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Moran Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Downham Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Viggars Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Camillus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Rogers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Vickers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. St Gile'S Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotswold Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Weston Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crusader Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mile Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Bernard'S Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Stanton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Howe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1