ST5 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8BT

ST5 8BT, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8BT, encompassing approximately 4183 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 8BT area, explore the ST5 8BT 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 (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 8BT 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
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 2

ST5 8BT 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0216.67%
Other theft41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Public order20.48100.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50166.67%
Drugs31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.7844.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7812.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.91500.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.30-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.78333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 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 offences32.15-66.67%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.54-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.45160.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20247
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 8BT 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. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Milehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Links Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purser Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. North Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Albert Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1