NE42 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42

NE42, Northumberland has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE42 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Wesley Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.6213.89%
Anti-social behaviour243.3050.00%
Public order111.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.89-47.06%
Other theft50.7266.67%
Burglary40.40100.00%
Other crime40.32300.00%
Shoplifting40.32-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.32200.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences367.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.90240.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.37-23.81%
Public order111.29175.00%
Shoplifting110.89266.67%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

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 offences286.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.290.00%
Other theft90.810.00%
Public order60.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
July 202430
June 202441
May 202428
April 202416
March 202431
February 202427
January 202420
December 202328
November 202331
October 202323
September 202328

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 202421
June 202412
May 202415
April 202416
March 202421
February 20249
January 20248
December 202316
November 202313
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wesley Terrace
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Biverfield Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kepwell Bank Top
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Orchard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Broomhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burnside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Kepwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. B6395
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kepwell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Cheviot View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. North Wylam View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Beaumont Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Guardswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broomhouse Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dene Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stanley Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Parkwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. West Wylam Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Neale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Old Eltringham Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Master'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. West Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Castle View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Duckets Dean
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cheyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oakfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1