ROMNEY AVENUE, ST5 7JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7JP

ROMNEY AVENUE, ST5 7JP, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.61 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7JP 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 7JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7JP, encompassing approximately 2543 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST5 7JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wetherby Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beasley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 3

ROMNEY AVENUE, ST5 7JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.2950.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8633.33%
Other theft24.720.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5416.67%
Public order32.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.08500.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50-60.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0136.36%
Possession of weapons45.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8383.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.320.00%
Other theft31.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.29-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.9484.62%
Public order49.44300.00%
Other theft41.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.868.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.110.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.72-20.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36400.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.400.00%
Burglary46.290.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246
April 202415
March 202411
February 20246
January 202424
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wetherby Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beasley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Broad Meadow Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Palatine Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. London Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Landseer Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Walton Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Booth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heath Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sutton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wright Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hogarth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Reynolds Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Emberton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Spencer Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1