SIMPSON STREET, ST5 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8DW

SIMPSON STREET, ST5 8DW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8DW, encompassing approximately 3913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST5 8DW 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

SIMPSON STREET, ST5 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences64.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8366.67%
Drugs31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%

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 crime74.09600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-62.50%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.04-20.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

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 crime54.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.2825.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.5633.33%
Burglary21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences21.53-33.33%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In November 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 offences31.79-70.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20247
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 8DW 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. Milehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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