ASHCROFT CLOSE, ST5 8HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8HA

ASHCROFT CLOSE, ST5 8HA, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 601 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 8HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8HA, encompassing approximately 3111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 8HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Grange with total crimes: 6
  • Hartington Street with total crimes: 2
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 2

ASHCROFT CLOSE, ST5 8HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences96.43-10.00%
Other theft32.89-25.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences106.43150.00%
Other theft43.21100.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences44.18-55.56%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

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 offences99.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93300.00%
Public order41.29300.00%
Other theft41.29300.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%

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 behaviour65.7820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-70.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences106.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.2125.00%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%

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 offences65.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 offences53.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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 offences94.82-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences146.43366.67%
Public order24.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 behaviour43.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.75-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.57100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.180.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 20233
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 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 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20238
July 20234

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

MonthCount
June 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bradwell Grange
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 2. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cauldon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sheldon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. North Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Oakdene Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Dayson Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tellwright Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1