ST5 6JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6JG

ST5 6JG, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6JG 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 6JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6JG, encompassing approximately 1648 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 6JG area, explore the ST5 6JG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 6JG area, visit the ST5 6JG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 2
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 2

ST5 6JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.460.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.64-37.50%
Burglary13.03-66.67%
Shoplifting10.61-83.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.8550.00%
Shoplifting63.64100.00%
Burglary33.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.74-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour46.07-33.33%
Shoplifting32.43-57.14%
Robbery11.820.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.81120.00%
Shoplifting76.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2550.00%
Public order43.64300.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.03100.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-75.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.53166.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.74-25.00%
Public order33.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-57.14%
Burglary21.820.00%
Shoplifting21.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences813.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.850.00%
Shoplifting34.250.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Madeley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. The Rookery
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crown Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shoredale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haydock Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duke Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1