ST5 6SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 6SP

ST5 6SP, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This ST5 6SP 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 6SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 6SP, encompassing approximately 923 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 6SP Crime Hotspots

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

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

ST5 6SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.99-28.57%
Shoplifting25.410.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

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 offences717.32133.33%
Public order37.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.25-50.00%
Shoplifting22.17100.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

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 behaviour410.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.33-40.00%
Burglary13.25-50.00%
Shoplifting11.08-83.33%
Drugs11.080.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting621.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.5742.86%
Shoplifting310.83-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.25-33.33%
Robbery12.170.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

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 offences724.90133.33%
Shoplifting77.580.00%
Public order37.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In February 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 behaviour48.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.330.00%
Other theft13.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.7450.00%
Public order23.25100.00%
Shoplifting22.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In November 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 behaviour410.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.33-33.33%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%

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 offences315.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Shoplifting22.17-33.33%
Public order12.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.500.00%
Shoplifting36.500.00%
Public order23.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. The Rookery
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crown Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Haydock Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Duke Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1