ST5 8AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8AT

ST5 8AT, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.97 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8AT 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 8AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8AT, encompassing approximately 4718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 8AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorrington Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 2

ST5 8AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.54-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8128.57%
Drugs21.910.00%
Other theft20.42-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.66-30.00%
Other theft51.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

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 offences74.030.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0375.00%
Vehicle crime51.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Drugs10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.97-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences62.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.390.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dorrington Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lawson Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tennant Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Inglewood Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Albert Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1