ST5 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7NJ

ST5 7NJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7NJ, encompassing approximately 3278 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ST5 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shawport Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Beasley Avenue with total crimes: 3

ST5 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.157.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-40.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.678.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.96400.00%
Public order51.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.52150.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.62-29.41%
Public order33.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5930.77%
Public order65.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8366.67%
Vehicle crime41.52100.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.23-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour33.9650.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.2870.00%
Shoplifting85.18100.00%
Public order42.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.050.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Other theft41.52100.00%
Shoplifting41.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 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 offences107.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-33.33%
Shoplifting31.830.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.725.26%
Anti-social behaviour96.1080.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7425.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 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 offences199.765.56%
Anti-social behaviour55.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52300.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.840.00%
Other theft35.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0638.46%
Criminal damage and arson35.49-25.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-88.89%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.740.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202417
May 202413
April 202417
March 202410
February 202410
January 202420
December 202319
November 202318
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shawport Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Beasley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sheldon Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Plymouth Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Bamber Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Chell Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bains Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chatsworth Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodcastle Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rosendale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Booth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heath Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cauldon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bradwell Lane
    Total1
    Public order1