KINGSLEY CLOSE, ST7 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST7 1RF

KINGSLEY CLOSE, ST7 1RF, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.49 per 1,000 population. This ST7 1RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST7 postcode area, which has experienced 196 crimes and a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST7 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST7 1RF, encompassing approximately 1818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST7 1RF area, explore the ST7 1RF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST7 1RF area, visit the ST7 1RF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST7 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taylors Place with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

KINGSLEY CLOSE, ST7 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.49116.67%
Violence and sexual offences117.1510.00%
Public order26.05100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.7442.86%
Shoplifting65.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.850.00%
Shoplifting31.65-25.00%
Public order21.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0050.00%
Shoplifting44.95-20.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.59350.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.950.00%
Shoplifting53.30150.00%
Public order32.75200.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-60.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.9050.00%
Shoplifting53.30150.00%
Public order32.75-40.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-33.33%
Shoplifting21.10-33.33%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2050.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.400.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.1971.43%
Shoplifting46.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.800.00%
Shoplifting53.850.00%
Robbery12.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST7 1RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Taylors Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Public order2
  • 2. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Elizabeth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashenough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crown Bank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1