WHITETHORN WAY, ST5 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7BL

WHITETHORN WAY, ST5 7BL, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7BL, encompassing approximately 2688 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applecroft with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wimberry Drive with total crimes: 1

WHITETHORN WAY, ST5 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences75.58-53.33%
Public order32.6050.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In August 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 offences1510.047.14%
Criminal damage and arson45.580.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49200.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0436.36%
Public order35.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.58175.00%
Burglary24.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21100.00%
Drugs42.230.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-70.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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 offences109.6742.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202414
June 20246
May 202415
April 202411
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Applecroft
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wimberry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birch House Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Summerhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dragon Square
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1