WOLSTANTON ROAD, ST5 7LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7LX

WOLSTANTON ROAD, ST5 7LX, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 7LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7LX, encompassing approximately 3155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ST5 7LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hodgkinson Street with total crimes: 3
  • Warwick Street with total crimes: 3

WOLSTANTON ROAD, ST5 7LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences76.97-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.220.00%
Public order42.2233.33%
Other theft21.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.09114.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.75250.00%
Public order32.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.70-66.67%
Other crime22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.7290.91%
Anti-social behaviour46.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.24-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.49-20.00%
Other theft42.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.87-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.80233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.21100.00%
Public order410.14100.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3914.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.87-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson52.2266.67%
Public order51.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-20.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.68111.11%
Anti-social behaviour56.02-28.57%
Public order51.580.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.85-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22400.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.440.00%
Public order33.170.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202415
May 20247
April 202421
March 202411
February 202412
January 202432
December 202316
November 20238
October 20237
September 202319
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235
September 20235
July 20233

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hodgkinson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Warwick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Emberton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bamber Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heath Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wright Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Reynolds Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sheldon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1