ST5 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7JU

ST5 7JU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7JU 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 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7JU, encompassing approximately 1997 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkinson Street with total crimes: 7
  • Hadrian Way with total crimes: 4
  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 2

ST5 7JU 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.01-8.33%
Other crime25.51100.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0116.67%
Public order23.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.02433.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0050.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.51-82.35%
Public order21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-60.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0230.77%
Criminal damage and arson58.51400.00%
Possession of weapons42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0130.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.51-20.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.52-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour55.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.52120.00%
Public order411.02300.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.51-16.67%
Other theft25.01100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences1210.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.01-20.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.02-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5033.33%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Burglary10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.520.00%
Burglary47.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202416
May 20243
April 202417
March 202413
February 202410
January 202422
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315

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

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231
September 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkinson Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hadrian Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Broad Meadow Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Tuscan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brutus Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pit Head Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1