ST5 7AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7AY

ST5 7AY, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7AY 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 7AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7AY, encompassing approximately 2313 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 7AY area, explore the ST5 7AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Foundry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 3

ST5 7AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.676.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.920.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.48100.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.890.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3812.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.89400.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7660.00%
Burglary23.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%

In March 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 behaviour66.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.590.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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 offences56.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62100.00%
Shoplifting23.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.7633.33%
Drugs31.730.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.32-70.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.320.00%
Other crime32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.480.00%
Other theft23.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 7AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawthorn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Foundry Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Holly Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ripon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Dragon Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pinewood Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Laburnum Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cherry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cypress Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lion Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Applecroft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rosevale Business Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1