MEADOW LANE, ST5 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9AJ

MEADOW LANE, ST5 9AJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9AJ, encompassing approximately 2410 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ST5 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Redmine Close with total crimes: 3
  • Rogers Avenue with total crimes: 2

MEADOW LANE, ST5 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.88700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-66.67%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.220.00%
Public order32.4950.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.05-18.18%
Public order23.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.280.00%
Public order64.56100.00%
Other theft52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.20-8.33%
Other theft54.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.070.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.98100.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.62100.00%
Public order55.81400.00%
Shoplifting22.070.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 offences77.47-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour42.90100.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.62112.50%
Other theft47.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.47166.67%
Other theft43.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 order47.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 202414
February 20247
January 202417
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Redmine Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Rogers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wilmot Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Comet Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1