NE42 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42

NE42, Northumberland has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NE42 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NE42, encompassing approximately 12418 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-26.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

NE42 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • West Wylam Drive with total crimes: 4

NE42 Crime Map

Postcodes in NE42

The postcode district are associated with the NE42, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NE42 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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.72-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour212.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69-37.50%
Public order40.4033.33%
Shoplifting30.32-62.50%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Other theft20.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.9346.43%
Anti-social behaviour123.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.97100.00%
Shoplifting80.64100.00%
Other theft50.64-28.57%
Public order30.40-50.00%
Burglary30.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.4075.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.25-6.25%
Other theft71.2140.00%
Public order60.560.00%
Shoplifting40.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour164.99-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences161.29-48.39%
Public order61.29-25.00%
Other theft50.4825.00%
Shoplifting50.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-71.43%
Burglary30.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.2450.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.4114.81%
Anti-social behaviour212.50133.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.6975.00%
Public order81.1333.33%
Burglary40.640.00%
Shoplifting40.32300.00%
Other theft40.320.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.5135.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1712.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.7233.33%
Public order60.64-25.00%
Other theft40.480.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.62-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.61-50.00%
Public order80.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.64-14.29%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.23-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour162.2523.08%
Criminal damage and arson71.2940.00%
Public order50.56400.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.16-33.33%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.9934.78%
Anti-social behaviour132.50-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.40200.00%
Other theft30.24-40.00%
Shoplifting30.24200.00%
Burglary20.24-60.00%
Public order10.16-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.96-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour201.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.61-10.00%
Burglary50.72400.00%
Public order50.40-16.67%
Other theft50.40-44.44%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.08-80.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.4416.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.256.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.290.00%
Other theft90.81350.00%
Public order60.7220.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-28.57%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.48-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour151.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson101.2125.00%
Vehicle crime70.81600.00%
Public order50.560.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.160.00%
Other theft20.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.690.00%
Public order50.640.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202412
May 202415
April 202416
March 202421
February 20249
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202320
September 202316
August 202315
July 202321

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202441
May 202428
April 202416
March 202431
February 202427
January 202420
December 202328
November 202331
October 202323
September 202328
August 202324
July 202326

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 202310
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE42 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. West Wylam Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Broomhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Castle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Holly Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Main Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Castle View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Oakfield Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Guardswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Parkwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Master'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cockshott Dean
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Mathews Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B6395
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Kepwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wesley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Hillcrest Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Edgewell Grange
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Edgewell Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Linnheads
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Moor Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Drawback Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1