ST5 7HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7HH

ST5 7HH, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7HH 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 7HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7HH, encompassing approximately 1807 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 7HH area, explore the ST5 7HH Area information page.
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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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7HH 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 7HH 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.30-54.55%
Possession of weapons32.770.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
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 offences118.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.090.00%
Other theft11.66-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 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 offences1111.0710.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences1010.51-41.18%
Public order35.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 offences1716.6041.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.41150.00%
Public order42.770.00%
Possession of weapons12.210.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

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 offences44.98-20.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.77-50.00%
Other theft12.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.85233.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
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 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.43-25.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 202417
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 7HH 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. Emberton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1