ST5 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7BX

ST5 7BX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7BX, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applecroft with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodrow Way with total crimes: 2

ST5 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-11.11%
Public order23.26100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.33-18.18%
Shoplifting23.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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 offences119.77175.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.48200.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.29-50.00%
Shoplifting41.63-20.00%
Other theft21.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7314.29%
Shoplifting53.260.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.88250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-71.43%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.92133.33%
Shoplifting32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-60.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51133.33%
Shoplifting42.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.48-57.14%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.6350.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.920.00%
Other crime32.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 7BX 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. Woodrow Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meremore Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birch House Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Summerhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1