NE4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4

NE4, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 640 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.58 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (176) incidents (-14.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (124) incidents (-4.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (63) incidents (5.00% increase)

NE4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Wingrove Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17614.58-14.98%
Anti-social behaviour1244.01-4.62%
Vehicle crime632.825.00%
Shoplifting631.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson561.44-25.33%
Public order431.28-29.51%
Other theft370.98-27.45%
Drugs250.8447.06%
Burglary210.57-16.00%
Other crime170.4821.43%
Theft from the person40.39-33.33%
Robbery40.09-63.64%
Possession of weapons40.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20716.427.81%
Anti-social behaviour1304.72-1.52%
Criminal damage and arson752.9638.89%
Public order611.7112.96%
Vehicle crime601.3915.38%
Other theft511.3713.33%
Shoplifting491.1616.67%
Burglary251.12-19.35%
Drugs170.57-41.38%
Other crime140.3916.67%
Possession of weapons120.3233.33%
Robbery110.27120.00%
Theft from the person60.25-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.14-66.67%

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 offences19114.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour1334.350.00%
Vehicle crime643.030.00%
Public order511.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.160.00%
Other theft361.160.00%
Shoplifting320.820.00%
Drugs200.730.00%
Other crime160.460.00%
Burglary150.360.00%
Theft from the person90.340.00%
Robbery70.210.00%
Possession of weapons60.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 2024130
July 2024132
June 2024130
May 2024143
April 2024113
March 2024102
February 202491
January 202486
December 2023105
November 2023133

A total of 2168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 197.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024176
August 2024207
July 2024192
June 2024210
May 2024216
April 2024164
March 2024227
February 2024222
January 2024194
December 2023169
November 2023191

A total of 627 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202475
July 202454
June 202468
May 202450
April 202458
March 202454
February 202457
January 202456
December 202348
November 202351

A total of 254 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 202431
June 202432
May 202417
April 202424
March 202424
February 202428
January 202417
December 202320
November 202315

A total of 476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202451
July 202445
June 202455
May 202432
April 202450
March 202445
February 202436
January 202451
December 202338
November 202336

A total of 230 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 202429
June 202422
May 202420
April 202422
March 202425
February 202423
January 202419
December 20238
November 202320

A total of 432 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202460
July 202452
June 202435
May 202427
April 202434
March 202424
February 202414
January 202432
December 202327
November 202364

A total of 348 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202449
July 202442
June 202428
May 202413
April 202441
March 202420
February 202418
January 202423
December 202319
November 202332

A total of 524 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202461
July 202454
June 202444
May 202448
April 202450
March 202451
February 202438
January 202442
December 202342
November 202351

A total of 146 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202416
March 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 202311
November 202316

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 202423
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total60
    Shoplifting35
    Public order10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wingrove Avenue
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cochrane Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Spring Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spring Garden Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lawson Terrace
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hamilton Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 11. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Essex Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gerald Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Walter Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. James Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Crossley Terrace
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Philip Place
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Monday Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Thornton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Ashfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Elswick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Middleton Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1