MEADOW AVENUE, ST5 9AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9AE

MEADOW AVENUE, ST5 9AE, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 9AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9AE, encompassing approximately 2187 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 9AE area, explore the ST5 9AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 9AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Place with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hollinshead Avenue with total crimes: 3

MEADOW AVENUE, ST5 9AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.6363.64%
Anti-social behaviour58.230.00%
Possession of weapons22.29100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1410.00%
Public order25.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.6325.00%
Public order64.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.74150.00%
Other theft52.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.06-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour43.66-20.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8044.44%
Anti-social behaviour55.94150.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6028.57%
Public order34.11200.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.69-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.20300.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.97150.00%
Other theft36.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.77100.00%
Other theft42.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Public order21.37-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.32-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.14-41.67%
Public order53.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-20.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.490.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247
January 202415
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 9AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Derwent Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hollinshead Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Poplar Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whitehouse Road North
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Reeves Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Navigation Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Johnson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brant Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Coppice View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1