ST5 6JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6JS

ST5 6JS, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6JS, encompassing approximately 2395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coppice Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Daly Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Parkfields Close with total crimes: 3

ST5 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9314.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.69-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.18-12.50%
Public order42.92300.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.4471.43%
Violence and sexual offences85.010.00%
Burglary23.340.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.42-87.50%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order810.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.34250.00%
Other theft12.920.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.43-14.29%
Public order22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4350.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.01-78.95%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-57.14%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.36171.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.93-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.010.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
September 20233
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 202319
July 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Coppice Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Daly Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parkfields Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kinsey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Brighton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Baxter Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buxton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1