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

Overview of Crime in ST5 8AN

WOLSELEY ROAD, ST5 8AN, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8AN, encompassing approximately 3819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolseley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandhurst Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Grove with total crimes: 2

WOLSELEY ROAD, ST5 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In July 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 offences53.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

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 crime53.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-62.50%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.31-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 crime53.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 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 offences32.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.31-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences31.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences94.45125.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wolseley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sandhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lodge Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garnett Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dimsdale View East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. West View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marsh Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1