ST6 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 4PU

ST6 4PU, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.01 per 1,000 population. This ST6 4PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST6 postcode area, which has experienced 784 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST6 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 4PU, encompassing approximately 297 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 4PU area, explore the ST6 4PU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST6 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Square with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Longshaw Street with total crimes: 2

ST6 4PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft437.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.46200.00%
Shoplifting210.09100.00%
Public order16.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order230.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.73100.00%
Burglary16.730.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.360.00%
Shoplifting13.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order437.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.46200.00%
Drugs110.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.360.00%
Shoplifting13.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences230.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.73-83.33%
Burglary13.36-50.00%
Public order13.36-50.00%
Theft from the person13.360.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.360.00%

In May 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 offences1077.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson633.65500.00%
Public order220.190.00%
Burglary26.73100.00%
Robbery16.730.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%
Drugs13.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.920.00%
Shoplifting26.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.73-66.67%
Other theft13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.36-66.67%
Burglary13.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour350.47200.00%
Burglary310.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.090.00%
Vehicle crime26.730.00%
Public order16.730.00%
Shoplifting13.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences220.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.730.00%
Other crime13.360.00%
Public order13.360.00%
Other theft13.360.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting643.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences220.19-71.43%
Public order16.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%
Drugs13.360.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences747.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.550.00%
Public order26.730.00%
Shoplifting26.73100.00%
Other theft16.730.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16.730.00%
Shoplifting13.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 4PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princes Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Longshaw Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leigh Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Brookside
    Total1
    Other theft1