SMALLWOOD CLOSE, ST5 7SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7SF

SMALLWOOD CLOSE, ST5 7SF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7SF 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 7SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7SF, encompassing approximately 2723 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

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

ST5 7SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Place with total crimes: 4
  • Burford Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 3

SMALLWOOD CLOSE, ST5 7SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.81175.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-60.00%
Shoplifting41.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7111.11%
Shoplifting53.670.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.77125.00%
Burglary23.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-42.86%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-41.67%
Public order32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.61200.00%
Shoplifting44.41300.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.30-55.56%
Public order21.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences98.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77-25.00%
Public order22.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2414.29%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311
September 20236
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Laburnum Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burford Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Holly Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Newport Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Liverpool Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridgnorth Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hatherton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Slindon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Calrofold Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haslington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pinewood Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Applecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Plane Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1