ST5 6PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6PX

ST5 6PX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.14 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6PX 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 6PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6PX, encompassing approximately 990 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6PX Crime Hotspots

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

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

ST5 6PX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.140.00%
Shoplifting36.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In August 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 offences614.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour26.060.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.16133.33%
Public order37.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-50.00%
Shoplifting22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.04-57.14%
Burglary13.03-50.00%
Shoplifting11.01-83.33%
Drugs11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.22-30.00%
Shoplifting67.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Public order22.02100.00%
Robbery12.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour310.100.00%
Shoplifting33.03-57.14%
Robbery13.030.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.2240.00%
Shoplifting77.070.00%
Public order37.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

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 offences512.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.05300.00%
Other theft14.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.1033.33%
Public order24.04100.00%
Shoplifting22.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.02-80.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.1566.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.050.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-50.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.15-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Shoplifting22.02-33.33%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.070.00%
Shoplifting36.060.00%
Public order23.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B5044
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Albert Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Duke Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1