WATLANDS VIEW, ST5 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8AB

WATLANDS VIEW, ST5 8AB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8AB, encompassing approximately 5003 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 8AB area, explore the ST5 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Grange with total crimes: 6
  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hartington Street with total crimes: 2

WATLANDS VIEW, ST5 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.60116.67%
Other theft32.60-40.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.60-60.00%
Other theft51.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.60114.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.00200.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.600.00%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.40133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.60233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.60-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.0010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.00-12.50%
Public order51.4066.67%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.000.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 202415
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310
September 202312
August 202320
July 202310

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bradwell Grange
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 2. Oaklands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newton Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chelmsford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Doulton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Heaton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1