NEWTON ROAD, ST5 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8AJ

NEWTON ROAD, ST5 8AJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8AJ 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 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8AJ, encompassing approximately 4417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ST5 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simpson Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hartington Street with total crimes: 2
  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 2

NEWTON ROAD, ST5 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.0850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.68-25.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6850.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

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 offences43.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.17100.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4080.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9450.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.0466.67%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.810.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Simpson Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakdene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dorrington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Purser Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. North Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lawson Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Albert Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1