ALTON CLOSE, ST5 6RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6RT

ALTON CLOSE, ST5 6RT, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6RT 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 6RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6RT, encompassing approximately 1771 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 6RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Daly Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Parkfields Close with total crimes: 3

ALTON CLOSE, ST5 6RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.08-25.00%
Shoplifting21.69100.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In June 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 offences58.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.82-50.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Shoplifting11.13-83.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.64-27.27%
Shoplifting64.52100.00%
Public order33.39200.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.11266.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.2150.00%
Shoplifting33.39-50.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.8250.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Shoplifting21.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%

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
Shoplifting66.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.64100.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.34-69.23%
Shoplifting32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-66.67%
Drugs11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.80160.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.34-14.29%
Shoplifting33.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.13100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.950.00%
Shoplifting42.820.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 202313
July 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 202411
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Daly Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parkfields Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. May Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Kinsey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Brighton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Daleview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1