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

Overview of Crime in ST5 6LJ

HIGH STREET, ST5 6LJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6LJ, encompassing approximately 2341 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bromley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Madeley Street with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, ST5 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 behaviour88.97166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.42-50.00%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.39140.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.12-50.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 behaviour68.11-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences52.56-50.00%
Burglary22.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.85-83.33%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.65-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.700.00%
Shoplifting64.27100.00%
Public order42.56300.00%
Burglary31.7150.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.6671.43%
Violence and sexual offences105.1211.11%
Shoplifting34.27-57.14%
Burglary21.280.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.43-88.89%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order914.95350.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.8450.00%
Shoplifting73.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.99133.33%
Other theft12.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.98-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.99-25.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting68.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.54800.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-60.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.260.00%
Public order32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

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 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
September 20231

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 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bromley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Madeley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ash Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Rookery
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shoredale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Daly Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Brighton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parkfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Coppice Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Sutton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1