RED LION SQUARE, ST5 7ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7ER

RED LION SQUARE, ST5 7ER, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7ER 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 7ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7ER, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 7ER area, explore the ST5 7ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 7ER area, visit the ST5 7ER House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wetherby Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Dragon Square with total crimes: 1

RED LION SQUARE, ST5 7ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.10-54.55%
Possession of weapons22.730.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In August 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 offences119.28120.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.010.00%
Other theft11.64-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.19-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-25.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Public order11.64-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.11-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour46.550.00%
Public order32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 offences1313.65-7.14%
Public order47.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Burglary22.18100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.47250.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-25.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

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 offences48.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Other theft12.18-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences88.7460.00%
Other theft24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.4625.00%
Other theft22.73100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-60.00%
Burglary32.1850.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.380.00%
Public order35.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Robbery21.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413
April 202414
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wetherby Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dragon Square
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sutton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Emberton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1