ST5 7LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7LS

ST5 7LS, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7LS 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 7LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7LS, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 7LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ripon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dragon Square with total crimes: 2

ST5 7LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences138.3062.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.9166.67%
Other theft21.89-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 offences88.68-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-16.67%
Other theft41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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 offences1813.5920.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.7920.00%
Public order42.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

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 offences1510.57-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.6625.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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 offences1810.9580.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.79-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0642.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.770.00%
Other theft52.64150.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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 offences78.30-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.64300.00%
Other theft21.51-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.59150.00%
Other theft47.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences85.660.00%
Other theft23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In November 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 offences86.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-16.67%
Other theft21.890.00%
Burglary10.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.57-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour62.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26150.00%
Burglary41.8933.33%
Robbery21.510.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.720.00%
Public order57.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 202418
May 202415
April 202418
March 202410
February 20247
January 202420
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

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 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Foundry Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ripon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Dragon Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beasley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lion Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tintern Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Woodcastle Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Croftstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Wetherby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1