ASHCROFT ROAD, ST5 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8EZ

ASHCROFT ROAD, ST5 8EZ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8EZ, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 8EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tellwright Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oldcastle Avenue with total crimes: 2

ASHCROFT ROAD, ST5 8EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.52-10.00%
Other theft32.79-25.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.21150.00%
Other theft43.10100.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03-55.56%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-83.33%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86300.00%
Public order41.24300.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.5820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-70.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.1025.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%

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 offences65.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 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 offences53.41-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.96-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.21366.67%
Public order24.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Tellwright Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Oakdene Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oldcastle Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cauldon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sheldon Grove
    Total1
    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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakdene Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1