CROFTSTEAD CLOSE, ST5 7NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7NE

CROFTSTEAD CLOSE, ST5 7NE, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7NE 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 7NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7NE, encompassing approximately 3240 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST5 7NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkinson Street with total crimes: 7
  • Beasley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 2

CROFTSTEAD CLOSE, ST5 7NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.70-33.33%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.02-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.470.00%
Public order42.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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 offences1510.80114.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.63250.00%
Public order32.1650.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences75.56-66.67%
Other crime22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

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 offences2111.1190.91%
Anti-social behaviour46.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences118.02-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-20.00%
Other theft42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%

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 offences128.95-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour103.70233.33%
Other theft33.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.12106.25%
Public order410.18100.00%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences168.3377.78%
Anti-social behaviour44.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5628.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

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 offences78.64-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1666.67%
Public order51.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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 offences2012.650.00%
Public order56.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 202421
March 202411
February 202412
January 202433
December 202316
November 20239
October 20237
September 202320

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 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 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkinson Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 2. Beasley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Meadow Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tintern Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Woodcastle Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Booth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croftstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Wetherby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sheldon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1