ST5 9EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9EW

ST5 9EW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9EW 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 9EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9EW, encompassing approximately 3109 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

ST5 9EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hart Court with total crimes: 4

ST5 9EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.515.88%
Anti-social behaviour75.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2525.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.43-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour75.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25300.00%
Other crime41.290.00%
Public order41.29-33.33%
Other theft31.290.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.58-32.14%
Public order66.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.3655.56%
Criminal damage and arson69.0020.00%
Shoplifting51.930.00%
Public order41.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other theft20.64-66.67%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.7663.64%
Other theft65.790.00%
Public order51.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61150.00%
Shoplifting51.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.97-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.5420.00%
Shoplifting41.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.40-20.83%
Shoplifting76.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-16.67%
Public order51.6125.00%
Other theft51.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.974.35%
Shoplifting77.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-25.00%
Burglary41.930.00%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Public order41.29-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.0143.75%
Criminal damage and arson87.40100.00%
Public order82.57166.67%
Shoplifting52.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-20.00%
Shoplifting41.2933.33%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.83-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour56.43-28.57%
Public order41.610.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Shoplifting30.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.290.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202419
June 202428
May 202418
April 202411
March 202419
February 202424
January 202423
December 202316
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hart Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ashfields New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ramsey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bailey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Beattie Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brindley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Heath Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dunkirk Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goodwin Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Croft Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Brampton Sidings
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Tulip Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Larkspur Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1