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

Overview of Crime in ST5 7BT

WHITETHORN WAY, ST5 7BT, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7BT 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 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7BT, encompassing approximately 2521 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Meremore Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 3

WHITETHORN WAY, ST5 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.14-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.570.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36-55.56%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3512.50%
Other theft33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.17-75.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.14166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-75.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 offences86.35-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.170.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 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 offences95.55125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36-50.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.12-11.11%
Vehicle crime43.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.760.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20242
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Meremore Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Holly Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Winterside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pinewood Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Laburnum Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cherry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Applecroft
    Total1
    Public order1