ST5 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7LA

ST5 7LA, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7LA, encompassing approximately 1630 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 3
  • Palatine Drive with total crimes: 3
  • London Road with total crimes: 2

ST5 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.048.33%
Criminal damage and arson17.970.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.650.00%
Other crime27.36100.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.360.00%
Public order23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

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 offences1619.01433.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.68200.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

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 offences36.13-80.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 offences1517.1715.38%
Possession of weapons49.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6544.44%
Anti-social behaviour37.97-40.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.7980.00%
Public order411.04300.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.59-9.09%
Burglary16.130.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.750.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 20243
April 202415
March 202413
February 20249
January 202418
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broad Meadow Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Palatine Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. London Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hadrian Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Landseer Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sutton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hogarth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Reynolds Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Emberton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holditch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spencer Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1