GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, ST5 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7LF

GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, ST5 7LF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7LF, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hadrian Way with total crimes: 4
  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 2
  • Warwick Street with total crimes: 1

GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, ST5 7LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.79-58.33%
Other crime12.630.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-33.33%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.79433.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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 offences35.26-80.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.7936.36%
Criminal damage and arson57.90400.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-50.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.79-20.00%
Other crime12.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences811.58-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour54.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.630.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

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 offences1815.27125.00%
Public order49.48300.00%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.84-27.27%
Other theft24.21100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.79-40.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

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 offences813.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6333.33%
Public order32.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.740.00%
Burglary47.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
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 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20243
April 202415
March 202411
February 20248
January 202418
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
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 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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