ASHCROFT PLACE, ST5 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8ER

ASHCROFT PLACE, ST5 8ER, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8ER 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 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8ER, encompassing approximately 3661 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 8ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 2
  • Duncalf Grove with total crimes: 2
  • North Terrace with total crimes: 1

ASHCROFT PLACE, ST5 8ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences42.73-33.33%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.92-18.18%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7457.14%
Other theft43.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1016.67%
Other theft21.91-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences65.46500.00%
Other theft41.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order20.55100.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.730.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8240.00%
Vehicle crime41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.19-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 offences93.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.64140.00%
Burglary23.280.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences53.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202315
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakdene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Duncalf Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. North Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cauldon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bradwell Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1