ST5 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8RE

ST5 8RE, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8RE 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 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8RE, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST5 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Grange with total crimes: 6
  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

ST5 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6912.50%
Other theft42.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In April 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 offences96.1480.00%
Other theft32.5150.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7925.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.07-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.18-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson22.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0988.89%
Anti-social behaviour44.74-20.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.510.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239
August 202317
July 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bradwell Grange
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 2. Oaklands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Doulton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heaton Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. A5271
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1