ST5 7FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7FA

ST5 7FA, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 7FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7FA, encompassing approximately 2009 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Birch House Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blackthorn Place with total crimes: 2

ST5 7FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences66.47-14.29%
Other theft22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.97-50.00%
Public order33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.97400.00%
Public order32.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.48-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.48-25.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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 offences44.98-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.46266.67%
Shoplifting25.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Burglary11.00-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.47-50.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-27.27%
Vehicle crime33.980.00%
Robbery11.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.45-31.25%
Other theft35.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.930.00%
Public order37.960.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202414
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
August 20231

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
July 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Birch House Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Blackthorn Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Elizabeth Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Cypress Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gibson Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pinewood Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1