WENLOCK CLOSE, ST5 7QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7QF

WENLOCK CLOSE, ST5 7QF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7QF 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 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7QF, encompassing approximately 1556 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burford Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Newport Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Liverpool Road with total crimes: 2

WENLOCK CLOSE, ST5 7QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.780.00%
Shoplifting21.93-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.78-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.570.00%
Burglary11.930.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.210.00%
Theft from the person11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.57200.00%
Other theft11.930.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.21-50.00%
Shoplifting12.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.28300.00%
Possession of weapons35.140.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
August 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20233
August 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Burford Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newport Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Liverpool Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bridgnorth Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Barbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1