ALDER GROVE, ST5 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7EX

ALDER GROVE, ST5 7EX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7EX, encompassing approximately 1772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applecroft with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 3
  • Birch House Road with total crimes: 1

ALDER GROVE, ST5 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.390.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.59-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson25.08-33.33%
Public order21.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8562.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Other theft11.69-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.4133.33%
Public order36.77200.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.64200.00%
Public order15.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26100.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.510.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 offences56.7766.67%
Drugs42.820.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-70.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4142.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.640.00%
Other crime32.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.950.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 7EX 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. Birch House Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Summerhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dragon Square
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1