LONDON ROAD, ST5 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7EL

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7EL, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7EL, encompassing approximately 2268 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ripon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dragon Square with total crimes: 2

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.82140.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.2933.33%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 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 offences57.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Public order11.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9015.38%
Anti-social behaviour46.610.00%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.580.00%
Public order45.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Other crime11.760.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.26116.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.58116.67%
Other theft35.7350.00%
Shoplifting21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2920.00%
Other theft22.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Other theft11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.14-64.71%
Burglary52.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.900.00%
Public order37.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 202415
May 202413
April 202413
March 20246
February 20244
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Foundry Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ripon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dragon Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beasley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lion Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosevale Business Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tintern Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Wetherby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1