HIGH STREET, ST5 6JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6JZ

HIGH STREET, ST5 6JZ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6JZ 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 6JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6JZ, encompassing approximately 2380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 6JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Coppice Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Baxter Croft with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, ST5 6JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.72133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.40-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences63.360.00%
Public order22.52100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.66160.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.460.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Public order10.84-85.71%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.98600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences54.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.940.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 202413
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Coppice Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Baxter Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vale Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Silk Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Piren Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poole Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pepper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1