NE3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3

NE3, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 339 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (-19.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (11.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

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 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 offences1457.6421.85%
Anti-social behaviour672.80-10.67%
Vehicle crime401.29-14.89%
Criminal damage and arson290.770.00%
Public order290.56-3.33%
Shoplifting280.56-12.50%
Other theft240.54-29.41%
Burglary130.468.33%
Other crime100.25233.33%
Robbery40.19300.00%
Drugs30.08-72.73%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.04-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1197.71-6.30%
Anti-social behaviour752.29-26.47%
Vehicle crime471.4556.67%
Other theft340.916.25%
Shoplifting320.66-28.89%
Public order300.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.58-14.71%
Burglary120.56-33.33%
Drugs110.2337.50%
Possession of weapons30.2150.00%
Other crime30.0650.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-71.43%
Theft from the person20.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.313.25%
Anti-social behaviour1022.452.00%
Shoplifting451.9718.42%
Criminal damage and arson340.87-19.05%
Other theft320.6614.29%
Vehicle crime300.62-16.67%
Public order240.58-27.27%
Burglary180.46-33.33%
Drugs80.35-11.11%
Bicycle theft70.1540.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Other crime20.04-77.78%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour1002.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson421.930.00%
Shoplifting380.810.00%
Vehicle crime360.730.00%
Public order330.690.00%
Other theft280.640.00%
Burglary270.540.00%
Drugs90.520.00%
Other crime90.170.00%
Bicycle theft50.170.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 962 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202467
June 202460
May 2024102
April 202467
March 202484
February 202472
January 202452
December 202359
November 202355
October 202367
September 202375
August 2023102
July 2023100

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202497
June 2024121
May 2024121
April 202485
March 2024102
February 202494
January 2024104
December 2023103
November 202385
October 2023145
September 2023119
August 2023127
July 2023123

A total of 380 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202439
May 202424
April 202423
March 202432
February 202429
January 202426
December 202329
November 202323
October 202329
September 202329
August 202334
July 202342

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202425
February 202410
January 202424
December 202310
November 20234
October 202313
September 202312
August 202318
July 202327

A total of 336 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202432
May 202430
April 202430
March 202426
February 202423
January 202421
December 202317
November 202323
October 202329
September 202330
August 202324
July 202333

A total of 471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202460
May 202434
April 202439
March 202443
February 202420
January 202444
December 202327
November 202321
October 202328
September 202332
August 202345
July 202338

A total of 341 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202430
May 202421
April 202426
March 202423
February 202427
January 202424
December 202316
November 202323
October 202324
September 202334
August 202332
July 202328

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
September 20232
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 374 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 202424
March 202441
February 202417
January 202418
December 202339
November 202335
October 202340
September 202347
August 202330
July 202336

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310
September 20233
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting18
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Halton Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Halewood Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Bradwell Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St James Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Great North Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Belsay Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wansbeck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Croft
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ambridge Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brodrick Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rotary Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Belle Vue Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. South Cross Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Fawdon Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kirkwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Columbia Grange
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Reestones Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Mallowburn Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bromley Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Balmoral Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 30. Grove Park Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2