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

Overview of Crime in ST5 7PS

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7PS, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7PS 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 7PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7PS, encompassing approximately 1900 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 7PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodgkinson Street with total crimes: 7
  • Broad Meadow Court with total crimes: 2
  • Booth Street with total crimes: 1

LONDON ROAD, ST5 7PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.99175.00%
Public order35.790.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-33.33%
Public order32.1050.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3650.00%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-33.33%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.26-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.2133.33%
Other theft34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.36-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour64.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.68171.43%
Public order39.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.42-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202419
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hodgkinson Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 2. Broad Meadow Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Booth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croftstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Holditch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sheldon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Peacock Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1