Crime Rates at Hempstalls Lane, Newcastle, ST5 9NZ

Hempstalls Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank , and the 44th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hempstalls Lane (ST5 9NZ) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower than the May Bank average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hempstalls Lane (ST5 9NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Hyacinth Court. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.