DIMSDALE VIEW WEST, ST5 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8EL

DIMSDALE VIEW WEST, ST5 8EL, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8EL, encompassing approximately 4227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST5 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tellwright Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3
  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 2

DIMSDALE VIEW WEST, ST5 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.20-16.67%
Other theft32.37-25.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4433.33%
Other theft42.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2650.00%
Other theft22.13-50.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.73100.00%
Other theft41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71200.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order20.47100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.31-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-66.67%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0250.00%
Vehicle crime42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 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 offences64.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.07-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.446.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.73200.00%
Burglary23.550.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 offences53.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202316
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Tellwright Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakdene Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oldcastle Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Cauldon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hartington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Garnett Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dimsdale View East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakdene Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bradwell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1