ST5 7EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7EU

ST5 7EU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7EU 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 7EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7EU, encompassing approximately 1633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch House Road with total crimes: 1
  • Alder Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Dragon Square with total crimes: 1

ST5 7EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons23.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-71.43%
Other theft11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.57-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.29-50.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Other theft11.84-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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 offences66.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.67100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order11.22-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9233.33%
Public order67.35200.00%
Possession of weapons23.670.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.35350.00%
Public order25.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-60.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.06200.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7320.00%
Public order23.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.35150.00%
Drugs43.060.00%
Burglary12.450.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-60.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences56.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birch House Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dragon Square
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1