LIVERPOOL ROAD, ST5 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9BU

LIVERPOOL ROAD, ST5 9BU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9BU, encompassing approximately 1978 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollinshead Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Quinton Grove with total crimes: 2

LIVERPOOL ROAD, ST5 9BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0942.86%
Vehicle crime25.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 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 offences710.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.54400.00%
Public order32.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.08-50.00%
Public order33.03200.00%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.1371.43%
Anti-social behaviour36.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5640.00%
Possession of weapons13.540.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.61400.00%
Other theft27.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences97.580.00%
Public order34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 202415
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hollinshead Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Quinton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poplar Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitehouse Road North
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Reeves Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Johnson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brant Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Coppice View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1