ST5 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8QW

ST5 8QW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8QW, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Grange with total crimes: 6
  • Cauldon Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2

ST5 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.75-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.639.09%
Other theft42.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9322.22%
Public order32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11100.00%
Other theft40.94100.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6920.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.58-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.75-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.220.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.9336.36%
Burglary23.520.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.93-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.745.26%
Anti-social behaviour74.6916.67%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.460.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 202318
October 202315
September 202311
August 202320
July 202319

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 2 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 8 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
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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