NE4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4

NE4, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 673 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NE4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NE4, encompassing approximately 43902 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (192) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (132) incidents (1.54% increase)
  • Public order: (54) incidents (22.73% increase)

NE4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Firebrick Avenue with total crimes: 14

NE4 Crime Map

Postcodes in NE4

The postcode district are associated with the NE4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NE4 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 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19215.33-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour1324.371.54%
Public order543.0122.73%
Criminal damage and arson541.23-20.59%
Vehicle crime521.2348.57%
Other theft451.18-18.18%
Shoplifting421.0350.00%
Burglary310.96-3.12%
Drugs290.7131.82%
Other crime120.66-20.00%
Bicycle theft90.2728.57%
Possession of weapons90.2128.57%
Theft from the person70.2116.67%
Robbery50.16-64.29%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21015.33-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour1304.78-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson682.9636.00%
Other theft551.5571.88%
Public order441.25-8.33%
Vehicle crime351.0029.63%
Burglary320.8088.24%
Shoplifting280.73115.38%
Drugs220.6410.00%
Other crime150.5050.00%
Robbery140.3455.56%
Possession of weapons70.32-41.67%
Bicycle theft70.1640.00%
Theft from the person60.16-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21613.9431.71%
Anti-social behaviour1434.9226.55%
Criminal damage and arson503.26-13.79%
Public order481.14-4.00%
Other theft321.09-36.00%
Vehicle crime270.73-20.59%
Drugs200.62-9.09%
Burglary170.46-29.17%
Shoplifting130.39-68.29%
Possession of weapons120.30140.00%
Other crime100.27-37.50%
Theft from the person100.2325.00%
Robbery90.23-18.18%
Bicycle theft50.2166.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16413.64-27.75%
Anti-social behaviour1133.7410.78%
Criminal damage and arson582.577.41%
Other theft501.3211.11%
Public order501.14-1.96%
Shoplifting411.14105.00%
Vehicle crime340.9341.67%
Burglary240.770.00%
Drugs220.55-12.00%
Other crime160.5023.08%
Robbery110.36266.67%
Theft from the person80.25-11.11%
Possession of weapons50.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22713.802.25%
Anti-social behaviour1025.1712.09%
Criminal damage and arson542.32-5.26%
Public order511.2334.21%
Other theft451.1625.00%
Drugs251.038.70%
Vehicle crime240.5771.43%
Burglary240.55-14.29%
Shoplifting200.5511.11%
Other crime130.4644.44%
Theft from the person90.30200.00%
Possession of weapons60.21-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.14-57.14%
Robbery30.07-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22212.7114.43%
Anti-social behaviour915.065.81%
Criminal damage and arson572.071.79%
Public order381.30-9.52%
Other theft360.87-29.41%
Burglary280.8264.71%
Drugs230.6421.05%
Shoplifting180.52-21.74%
Vehicle crime140.41-56.25%
Other crime90.32-30.77%
Possession of weapons70.21-22.22%
Bicycle theft70.1640.00%
Robbery50.160.00%
Theft from the person30.11-86.96%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19413.1014.79%
Anti-social behaviour864.42-18.10%
Criminal damage and arson561.9616.67%
Other theft511.2834.21%
Public order421.160.00%
Vehicle crime320.9618.52%
Shoplifting230.7321.05%
Theft from the person230.52475.00%
Drugs190.52137.50%
Burglary170.43-15.00%
Other crime130.3918.18%
Possession of weapons90.30200.00%
Robbery50.210.00%
Bicycle theft50.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16911.48-11.52%
Anti-social behaviour1053.85-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson482.39-5.88%
Public order421.09-17.65%
Other theft380.965.56%
Vehicle crime270.87-57.81%
Burglary200.6233.33%
Shoplifting190.46-40.62%
Other crime110.43-31.25%
Drugs80.25-60.00%
Robbery50.18-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.1166.67%
Theft from the person40.11-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19114.44-14.35%
Anti-social behaviour1334.35-15.82%
Vehicle crime643.0348.84%
Public order511.4610.87%
Criminal damage and arson511.16-25.00%
Other theft361.16-30.77%
Shoplifting320.8252.38%
Drugs200.735.26%
Other crime160.4623.08%
Burglary150.36-46.43%
Theft from the person90.34125.00%
Robbery70.2140.00%
Possession of weapons60.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22316.04-5.91%
Anti-social behaviour1585.08-1.86%
Criminal damage and arson683.609.68%
Other theft521.55-1.89%
Public order461.18-29.23%
Vehicle crime431.0526.47%
Burglary280.9847.37%
Shoplifting210.6440.00%
Drugs190.48-38.71%
Bicycle theft150.43400.00%
Other crime130.3444.44%
Possession of weapons90.3028.57%
Robbery50.21-50.00%
Theft from the person40.11-20.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23716.204.87%
Anti-social behaviour1615.40-12.97%
Public order653.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson621.48-7.46%
Other theft531.41-11.67%
Vehicle crime341.21-20.93%
Drugs310.77121.43%
Burglary190.71-29.63%
Shoplifting150.43-11.76%
Robbery100.3411.11%
Other crime90.23-30.77%
Possession of weapons70.2116.67%
Theft from the person50.16-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.11-62.50%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22617.028.65%
Anti-social behaviour1855.1518.59%
Criminal damage and arson674.2152.27%
Public order651.5366.67%
Other theft601.4822.45%
Vehicle crime431.370.00%
Burglary270.98-20.59%
Shoplifting170.6241.67%
Drugs140.39-26.32%
Other crime130.32160.00%
Robbery90.3012.50%
Bicycle theft80.2133.33%
Theft from the person70.1875.00%
Possession of weapons60.16-14.29%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20814.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1564.740.00%
Other theft493.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson441.120.00%
Vehicle crime431.000.00%
Public order390.980.00%
Burglary340.890.00%
Drugs190.770.00%
Shoplifting120.430.00%
Robbery80.270.00%
Possession of weapons70.180.00%
Bicycle theft60.160.00%
Other crime50.140.00%
Theft from the person40.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 635 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202454
June 202444
May 202448
April 202450
March 202451
February 202438
January 202442
December 202342
November 202351
October 202346
September 202365
August 202365
July 202339

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 202315
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 737 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202454
June 202468
May 202450
April 202458
March 202454
February 202457
January 202456
December 202348
November 202351
October 202368
September 202362
August 202367
July 202344

A total of 472 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202435
May 202427
April 202434
March 202424
February 202414
January 202432
December 202327
November 202364
October 202343
September 202334
August 202343
July 202343

A total of 1695 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024132
June 2024130
May 2024143
April 2024113
March 2024102
February 202491
January 202486
December 2023105
November 2023133
October 2023158
September 2023161
August 2023185
July 2023156

A total of 602 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202455
May 202432
April 202450
March 202445
February 202436
January 202451
December 202338
November 202336
October 202352
September 202353
August 202360
July 202349

A total of 2679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 206.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 237 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024192
June 2024210
May 2024216
April 2024164
March 2024227
February 2024222
January 2024194
December 2023169
November 2023191
October 2023223
September 2023237
August 2023226
July 2023208

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 202423
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 301 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202428
May 202413
April 202441
March 202420
February 202418
January 202423
December 202319
November 202332
October 202321
September 202315
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 316 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202432
May 202417
April 202424
March 202424
February 202428
January 202417
December 202320
November 202315
October 202328
September 202319
August 202327
July 202334

A total of 271 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202422
May 202420
April 202422
March 202425
February 202423
January 202419
December 20238
November 202320
October 202319
September 202331
August 202314
July 202319

A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202416
March 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 202316
October 202313
September 20239
August 202313
July 20235

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 20239
July 20238

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Firebrick Avenue
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wingrove Avenue
    Total13
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Beaconsfield Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Agricola Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Avison Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Spring Garden Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chelsea Grove
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs3
  • 11. Thornton Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bristol Terrace
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shipley Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lawson Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Hamilton Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wolsingham Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Quarry Bank Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Elswick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. James Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Lynnwood Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clumber Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Ashfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Houston Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 25. Kingsley Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marie Curie Drive
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 28. Cochrane Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Caroline Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Farndale Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1