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

Overview of Crime in ST5 8HQ

OAKDENE AVENUE, ST5 8HQ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8HQ, encompassing approximately 3242 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 8HQ area, explore the ST5 8HQ 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheldon Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Oakdene Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rosendale Avenue with total crimes: 1

OAKDENE AVENUE, ST5 8HQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.54300.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.63-20.00%
Other theft22.47-33.33%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1766.67%
Other theft33.0850.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-33.33%
Other theft21.85-50.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Burglary20.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.01-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences63.70-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour41.85100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In November 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 offences146.4827.27%
Anti-social behaviour24.32100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.24266.67%
Burglary23.390.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20243
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20232

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 8HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sheldon Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oakdene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Rosendale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Moorthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cauldon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Bradwell Lane
    Total1
    Public order1