ST5 9FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9FP

ST5 9FP, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9FP 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 9FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9FP, encompassing approximately 2190 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 9FP area, explore the ST5 9FP 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

ST5 9FP 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

ST5 9FP 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
Shoplifting810.50700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.65-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-42.86%
Drugs21.830.00%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.41-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.1940.00%
Public order43.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.04-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.6525.00%
Public order42.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.11-76.47%
Other theft31.83-25.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.1588.89%
Violence and sexual offences77.7675.00%
Other theft43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.11-20.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.67-54.55%
Public order42.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.300.00%
Burglary25.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.02100.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9366.67%
Other theft42.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.93-80.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-66.67%
Drugs10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1511.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 202417
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 9FP 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. Viggars Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1