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

Overview of Crime in ST5 8AW

WATLANDS VIEW, ST5 8AW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8AW 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 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8AW, encompassing approximately 4554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartington Street with total crimes: 2
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2

WATLANDS VIEW, ST5 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.51200.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.63300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-77.78%
Other theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

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 offences93.0780.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.9825.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

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 crime43.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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 offences42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences41.7633.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.540.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.39175.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.41-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.9850.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311
September 20234
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 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 8AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silverdale Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chelmsford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St George'S Avenue South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heaton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1