BELFIELD AVENUE, ST5 9NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 9NH

BELFIELD AVENUE, ST5 9NH, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This ST5 9NH 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 9NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 9NH, encompassing approximately 3269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST5 9NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandhurst Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blunt Street with total crimes: 2
  • Heath Avenue with total crimes: 1

BELFIELD AVENUE, ST5 9NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6775.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-25.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.75-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.36350.00%
Shoplifting12.750.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-60.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.06-28.57%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Public order10.61-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.500.00%
Public order62.140.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9840.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.450.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Sandhurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Blunt Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heath Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street (May Bank)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Adams Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sparch Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tudor Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Milehouse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1