WOLSELEY ROAD, ST5 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8AL

WOLSELEY ROAD, ST5 8AL, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8AL, encompassing approximately 3703 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST5 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollinshead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Simpson Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hartington Street with total crimes: 2

WOLSELEY ROAD, ST5 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences74.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.32133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.35-66.67%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.430.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 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 offences31.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2466.67%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%

In January 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 offences31.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollinshead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Simpson Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sandhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Links Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Purser Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. North Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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