NE3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3

NE3, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 351 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NE3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NE3, encompassing approximately 51856 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (36.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (20.63% increase)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)

NE3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

NE3 Crime Map

Postcodes in NE3

The postcode district are associated with the NE3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NE3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.7736.71%
Anti-social behaviour762.0820.63%
Public order391.4744.44%
Shoplifting290.75-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson270.5622.73%
Other theft210.52-44.74%
Vehicle crime200.40-33.33%
Burglary100.3966.67%
Other crime80.19300.00%
Possession of weapons50.15150.00%
Bicycle theft40.10300.00%
Robbery20.08100.00%
Drugs20.04-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences796.07-18.56%
Anti-social behaviour631.52-5.97%
Shoplifting411.212.50%
Other theft380.7915.15%
Vehicle crime300.7387.50%
Public order270.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.524.76%
Burglary60.42-70.00%
Drugs30.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-60.00%
Other crime20.04-71.43%
Robbery10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences976.54-19.83%
Anti-social behaviour671.8711.67%
Shoplifting401.29-33.33%
Other theft330.7710.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.64-46.15%
Burglary200.40122.22%
Public order180.39-43.75%
Vehicle crime160.35-11.11%
Bicycle theft90.31125.00%
Other crime70.17-30.00%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%
Drugs40.10-20.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour602.33-41.18%
Shoplifting601.1676.47%
Criminal damage and arson391.1662.50%
Public order320.756.67%
Other theft300.6242.86%
Vehicle crime180.5838.46%
Other crime100.3566.67%
Burglary90.19-25.00%
Drugs50.17-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.100.00%
Robbery30.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-40.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.3942.35%
Anti-social behaviour1022.3352.24%
Shoplifting341.97-12.82%
Public order300.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.584.35%
Other theft210.46-19.23%
Vehicle crime130.40-45.83%
Burglary120.250.00%
Drugs70.2316.67%
Other crime60.13-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.12150.00%
Robbery40.10100.00%
Bicycle theft40.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences856.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour671.64-20.24%
Shoplifting391.29-9.30%
Public order300.7515.38%
Other theft260.5813.04%
Vehicle crime240.50-41.46%
Criminal damage and arson230.46-28.12%
Burglary120.44-52.00%
Other crime70.23-12.50%
Drugs60.1320.00%
Bicycle theft40.12300.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.04100.00%
Robbery20.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.588.51%
Anti-social behaviour841.9716.67%
Shoplifting431.62115.00%
Vehicle crime410.83141.18%
Criminal damage and arson320.7910.34%
Public order260.6213.04%
Burglary250.50150.00%
Other theft230.48-14.81%
Other crime80.44-27.27%
Drugs50.15400.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences945.90-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour721.8138.46%
Criminal damage and arson291.3911.54%
Other theft270.5612.50%
Public order230.529.52%
Shoplifting200.44-54.55%
Vehicle crime170.39-5.56%
Other crime110.33266.67%
Burglary100.21-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Drugs10.04-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.360.97%
Anti-social behaviour522.01-11.86%
Shoplifting441.0062.96%
Criminal damage and arson260.85-10.34%
Burglary240.50140.00%
Other theft240.4650.00%
Public order210.4623.53%
Vehicle crime180.40-53.85%
Possession of weapons50.3525.00%
Other crime30.10-57.14%
Robbery30.0650.00%
Drugs30.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.1521.18%
Anti-social behaviour591.997.27%
Vehicle crime391.1411.43%
Criminal damage and arson290.7526.09%
Shoplifting270.5628.57%
Public order170.52-26.09%
Other theft160.33-30.43%
Burglary100.31150.00%
Other crime70.1975.00%
Bicycle theft40.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.0833.33%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Robbery20.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences855.55-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour551.64-17.91%
Vehicle crime351.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson230.67-20.69%
Other theft230.44-4.17%
Public order230.44-20.69%
Shoplifting210.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.400.00%
Other crime40.12-60.00%
Burglary40.08-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.0850.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Robbery20.04-50.00%
Drugs20.04-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1457.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour672.800.00%
Vehicle crime401.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.770.00%
Public order290.560.00%
Shoplifting280.560.00%
Other theft240.540.00%
Burglary130.460.00%
Other crime100.250.00%
Robbery40.190.00%
Drugs30.080.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 824 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202463
July 202467
June 202460
May 2024102
April 202467
March 202484
February 202472
January 202452
December 202359
November 202355
October 202367

A total of 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202438
July 202433
June 202430
May 202421
April 202426
March 202423
February 202427
January 202424
December 202316
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 202479
July 202497
June 2024121
May 2024121
April 202485
March 2024102
February 202494
January 2024104
December 2023103
November 202385
October 2023145

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 324 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
July 202421
June 202439
May 202424
April 202423
March 202432
February 202429
January 202426
December 202329
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 315 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202427
July 202418
June 202432
May 202430
April 202430
March 202426
February 202423
January 202421
December 202317
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 311 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 202424
March 202441
February 202417
January 202418
December 202339
November 202335
October 202340

A total of 426 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
July 202440
June 202460
May 202434
April 202439
March 202443
February 202420
January 202444
December 202327
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202420
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202425
February 202410
January 202424
December 202310
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Souter Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Balmain Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. South Cross Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hersham Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Balmoral Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodbine Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. St James Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Belsay Gardens
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Coquet Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Studdon Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Hazeldene Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brigham Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Millgrove View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Roseworth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Broomley Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Howick Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lesbury Chase
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Broomfield Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 24. Halterburn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Kirkwood Drive
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Afton Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leagreen Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Kingston Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bromley Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brigham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1