LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST5 7TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 7TT

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST5 7TT, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population. This ST5 7TT 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 7TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 7TT, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 7TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slindon Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wrenburry Close with total crimes: 1
  • Cranberry Drive with total crimes: 1

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST5 7TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 offences45.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.60-70.00%
Other theft21.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.760.00%
Possession of weapons25.200.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

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 offences105.72900.00%
Public order15.200.00%

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 order12.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-80.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.20-16.67%
Public order32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.120.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs45.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.080.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

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 behaviour43.640.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 202410
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slindon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wrenburry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cranberry Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wimberry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Summerhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1