LONDON ROAD, ST5 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7LR

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7LR, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7LR, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST5 7LR 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

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.60-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.560.00%
Public order32.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8962.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.6266.67%
Other theft31.78-25.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 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 offences88.18-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-16.67%
Other theft41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%

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 offences1812.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.4020.00%
Public order32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.3325.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6763.64%
Anti-social behaviour46.40-42.86%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5357.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.910.00%
Other theft42.49100.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.82-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour72.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.49300.00%
Other theft21.42-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.80111.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.76300.00%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6928.57%
Other theft23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences76.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-16.67%
Other theft21.780.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.67-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13100.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.580.00%
Public order57.110.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20248
June 202418
May 202415
April 202418
March 202411
February 20247
January 202419
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 202320

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 7LR 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Plymouth Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Dragon Square
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Foundry Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Chatsworth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodcastle Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sutton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wright Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hogarth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Reynolds Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Emberton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1