WILMOT CLOSE, ST5 9BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9BB

WILMOT CLOSE, ST5 9BB, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9BB, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 9BB area, explore the ST5 9BB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST5 9BB area, visit the ST5 9BB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ST5 9BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Vickers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rogers Avenue with total crimes: 2

WILMOT CLOSE, ST5 9BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.61700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.49-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-66.67%
Drugs21.310.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.06200.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.93-50.00%
Public order20.87-60.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences710.04-36.36%
Public order53.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-55.56%
Other theft31.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.66120.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.80200.00%
Other theft53.93150.00%
Public order22.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.30-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.9250.00%
Public order35.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 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 offences86.55-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour33.4950.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6144.44%
Other theft45.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.86200.00%
Other theft43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences35.68-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-57.14%
Public order21.310.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.060.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 20245
March 202412
February 20248
January 202413
December 20239
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Vickers Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Rogers Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Centurion Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilmot Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Wilmot Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Comet Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1