LONDON ROAD, ST5 7HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7HZ

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7HZ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 7HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7HZ, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkinson Street with total crimes: 7
  • Beasley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 2

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2037.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.77100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.88-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour72.7416.67%
Public order42.4033.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.99183.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.82200.00%
Public order32.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.82-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-50.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.599.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.11-20.00%
Other theft42.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.25-62.07%
Anti-social behaviour103.77233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.43200.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0893.33%
Public order49.94300.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5736.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8522.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.28-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson63.08100.00%
Public order42.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1713.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.820.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 202417
May 20246
April 202420
March 202412
February 202411
January 202429
December 202315
November 202311
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkinson Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 2. Beasley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Meadow Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tintern Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Woodcastle Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Booth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croftstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Walton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sheldon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1