SHAKESPEARE CLOSE, ST7 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST7 4LJ

SHAKESPEARE CLOSE, ST7 4LJ, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population. This ST7 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST7 4LJ, encompassing approximately 1997 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST7 4LJ area, explore the ST7 4LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST7 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Alder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

SHAKESPEARE CLOSE, ST7 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.01200.00%
Shoplifting24.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00-57.14%
Public order21.50100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.01250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.51100.00%
Public order32.0050.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.00100.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.01300.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5180.00%
Other crime24.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5125.00%
Public order12.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST7 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplar Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alder Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Windmill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Long Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. A50
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1