OAKDENE AVENUE, ST5 8HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8HE

OAKDENE AVENUE, ST5 8HE, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8HE 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 8HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8HE, encompassing approximately 3970 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 8HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Grange with total crimes: 6
  • Chell Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Moorthorne Crescent with total crimes: 2

OAKDENE AVENUE, ST5 8HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3020.00%
Other theft53.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5511.11%
Public order42.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.31350.00%
Shoplifting82.27100.00%
Other theft52.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order20.50100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.04300.00%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-77.78%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7912.50%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-85.71%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.05-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.01250.00%
Burglary41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01300.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.04-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.80-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson44.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.80111.11%
Burglary34.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences95.79-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.27-14.29%
Public order31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.30-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour74.03133.33%
Public order21.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.560.00%
Public order45.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319
September 20239
August 202316
July 202321

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Bradwell Grange
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 2. Chell Grove
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cauldon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakdene Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dayson Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Doulton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tellwright Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Heaton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1