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

Overview of Crime in ST5 9HW

LIVERPOOL ROAD, ST5 9HW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9HW 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 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9HW, encompassing approximately 3056 residents.

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

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 (-73.68% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST5 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Hollinshead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Reeves Avenue with total crimes: 2

LIVERPOOL ROAD, ST5 9HW 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
Shoplifting85.24700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.62-73.68%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7658.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.22700.00%
Public order32.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2020.00%
Burglary23.930.00%
Public order20.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.27200.00%
Other theft51.960.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.18-41.18%
Other theft53.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-57.14%
Public order30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In April 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 offences1711.126.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.56133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.82166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.24-25.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.96300.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.82157.14%
Other theft45.8933.33%
Public order31.3150.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences76.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.58-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-57.14%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.290.00%
Public order51.640.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 202417
March 202416
February 20246
January 202418
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hollinshead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Reeves Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Derwent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1