ST5 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7HF

ST5 7HF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7HF, encompassing approximately 1799 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7HF 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
  • Birch House Road with total crimes: 1

ST5 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.78-63.64%
Possession of weapons32.220.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

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 offences119.4510.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.56150.00%
Other theft32.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.45-52.94%
Public order34.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.1270.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.45400.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.000.00%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56-50.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.67166.67%
Bicycle theft14.450.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs35.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Burglary11.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.78-42.86%
Burglary32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Robbery21.11100.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.230.00%
Vehicle crime23.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 202417
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233

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 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 7HF 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. Birch House Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dragon Square
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1