CASTLE STREET, ST5 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7LP

CASTLE STREET, ST5 7LP, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7LP, encompassing approximately 2364 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 7LP area, explore the ST5 7LP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 7LP area, visit the ST5 7LP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ripon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dragon Square with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

CASTLE STREET, ST5 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0442.86%
Other theft34.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.30-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-16.67%
Other theft42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%

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 offences1814.3838.46%
Anti-social behaviour67.6150.00%
Public order32.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In May 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 offences1310.15-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.5033.33%
Public order21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.34-40.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 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 offences107.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.23-16.67%
Other crime12.110.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-76.19%
Criminal damage and arson42.11300.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.23250.00%
Other theft38.8850.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.500.00%
Other theft22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences67.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-16.67%
Other theft22.110.00%
Burglary10.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.69-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour63.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.54150.00%
Burglary42.110.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.380.00%
Burglary48.040.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 20245
January 202421
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

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
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 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
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ripon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dragon Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beasley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Meadow Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lion Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tintern Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Croftstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wetherby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1