ST5 7RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7RL

ST5 7RL, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.42 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7RL 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 7RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7RL, encompassing approximately 1654 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch House Road with total crimes: 1
  • Summerhill Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Alder Grove with total crimes: 1

ST5 7RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons12.420.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Other theft11.81-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-63.64%
Other theft22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2810.00%
Possession of weapons26.650.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.65900.00%
Public order16.050.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-42.86%
Public order32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.230.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.650.00%
Drugs43.020.00%
Burglary12.420.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.84300.00%
Public order22.42100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birch House Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Summerhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1