Crime Rates at James Street, Newcastle, ST5 0FA

James Street area has the 29th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell , and the 192nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around James Street (ST5 0FA) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% lower than the Bradwell average (79.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around James Street (ST5 0FA), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.