SPARCH AVENUE, ST5 9JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9JW

SPARCH AVENUE, ST5 9JW, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.68 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9JW 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 9JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9JW, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 9JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxhay View with total crimes: 2
  • Sandhurst Close with total crimes: 2
  • Blunt Street with total crimes: 1

SPARCH AVENUE, ST5 9JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences52.68-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.07250.00%
Vehicle crime52.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-85.71%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.18600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0966.67%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.0950.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.28-40.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.280.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxhay View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sandhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Blunt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Milehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Purser Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1