NE6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6

NE6, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 764 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NE6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NE6, encompassing approximately 50805 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (229) incidents (25.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (157) incidents (7.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (125) incidents (-0.79% decrease)

NE6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 84
  • Roxburgh Place with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28

NE6 Crime Map

Postcodes in NE6

The postcode district are associated with the NE6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NE6 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 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22915.0425.82%
Anti-social behaviour1574.517.53%
Shoplifting1253.09-0.79%
Criminal damage and arson592.46-4.84%
Public order581.1611.54%
Other theft471.1423.68%
Burglary250.93-7.41%
Drugs180.495.88%
Other crime140.35-26.32%
Vehicle crime140.28-36.36%
Possession of weapons70.280.00%
Bicycle theft60.1420.00%
Robbery30.12-62.50%
Theft from the person20.06-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18214.11-20.87%
Anti-social behaviour1463.58-22.34%
Shoplifting1262.8726.00%
Criminal damage and arson622.48-13.89%
Public order521.22-21.21%
Other theft381.02-20.83%
Burglary270.7528.57%
Vehicle crime220.534.76%
Other crime190.4346.15%
Drugs170.370.00%
Robbery80.330.00%
Possession of weapons70.16-36.36%
Theft from the person60.14100.00%
Bicycle theft50.12-54.55%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 188 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23015.92-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour1884.5327.03%
Shoplifting1003.701.01%
Criminal damage and arson721.970.00%
Public order661.423.12%
Other theft481.3026.32%
Burglary210.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime210.41-25.00%
Drugs170.41-15.00%
Other crime130.33-13.33%
Possession of weapons110.2610.00%
Bicycle theft110.2283.33%
Robbery80.22-27.27%
Theft from the person30.16-25.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23515.315.86%
Anti-social behaviour1484.63-13.45%
Shoplifting992.91-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson721.95-4.00%
Public order641.42-15.79%
Other theft381.26-9.52%
Vehicle crime280.7533.33%
Burglary280.5527.27%
Drugs200.55-41.18%
Other crime150.39150.00%
Robbery110.3083.33%
Possession of weapons100.22-23.08%
Bicycle theft60.2020.00%
Theft from the person40.12300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22215.966.73%
Anti-social behaviour1714.3732.56%
Shoplifting1173.3760.27%
Public order762.3046.15%
Criminal damage and arson751.50-3.85%
Other theft421.487.69%
Drugs340.8370.00%
Burglary220.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime210.43-4.55%
Possession of weapons130.4130.00%
Other crime60.26-60.00%
Robbery60.12-45.45%
Bicycle theft50.120.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20813.72-25.45%
Anti-social behaviour1294.09-19.38%
Criminal damage and arson782.5434.48%
Shoplifting731.542.82%
Public order521.44-3.70%
Other theft391.02-25.00%
Burglary330.770.00%
Vehicle crime220.65-15.38%
Drugs200.43-41.18%
Other crime150.39-6.25%
Robbery110.3083.33%
Possession of weapons100.220.00%
Bicycle theft50.2066.67%
Theft from the person20.10-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 279 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27915.9033.49%
Anti-social behaviour1605.4942.86%
Shoplifting713.1547.92%
Criminal damage and arson581.401.75%
Public order541.143.85%
Other theft521.06-3.70%
Drugs341.02142.86%
Burglary330.676.45%
Vehicle crime260.65-33.33%
Other crime160.5133.33%
Possession of weapons100.3166.67%
Theft from the person60.20100.00%
Robbery60.1220.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20912.705.03%
Anti-social behaviour1124.118.74%
Criminal damage and arson572.20-3.39%
Other theft541.1222.73%
Public order521.0657.58%
Shoplifting481.0214.29%
Vehicle crime390.9462.50%
Burglary310.776.90%
Drugs140.61-22.22%
Other crime120.280.00%
Possession of weapons60.24-33.33%
Robbery50.12-58.33%
Theft from the person30.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.0650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19911.615.85%
Anti-social behaviour1033.925.10%
Criminal damage and arson592.030.00%
Other theft441.16-10.20%
Shoplifting420.87-2.33%
Public order330.8317.86%
Burglary290.6511.54%
Vehicle crime240.57-17.24%
Drugs180.4720.00%
Other crime120.3571.43%
Robbery120.24200.00%
Possession of weapons90.24-10.00%
Theft from the person40.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18811.14-17.18%
Anti-social behaviour983.70-16.95%
Criminal damage and arson591.93-18.06%
Other theft491.16-24.62%
Shoplifting430.96-15.69%
Vehicle crime290.85-36.96%
Public order280.57-58.82%
Burglary260.55-3.70%
Drugs150.5136.36%
Possession of weapons100.3025.00%
Other crime70.20-22.22%
Theft from the person60.14-25.00%
Robbery40.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.08-55.56%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22714.2511.27%
Anti-social behaviour1184.47-27.61%
Criminal damage and arson722.32-22.58%
Public order681.4270.00%
Other theft651.3430.00%
Shoplifting511.28-31.08%
Vehicle crime461.002.22%
Burglary270.9180.00%
Drugs110.53-50.00%
Other crime90.22-30.77%
Bicycle theft90.18125.00%
Possession of weapons80.180.00%
Theft from the person80.1660.00%
Robbery50.16-61.54%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20414.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1634.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson933.210.00%
Shoplifting741.830.00%
Other theft501.460.00%
Vehicle crime450.980.00%
Public order400.890.00%
Drugs220.790.00%
Burglary150.430.00%
Other crime130.300.00%
Robbery130.260.00%
Possession of weapons80.260.00%
Theft from the person50.160.00%
Bicycle theft40.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 1693 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024157
August 2024146
July 2024188
June 2024148
May 2024171
April 2024129
March 2024160
February 2024112
January 2024103
December 202398
November 2023118
October 2023163

A total of 566 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202438
July 202448
June 202438
May 202442
April 202439
March 202452
February 202454
January 202444
December 202349
November 202365
October 202350

A total of 2612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 217.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024229
August 2024182
July 2024230
June 2024235
May 2024222
April 2024208
March 2024279
February 2024209
January 2024199
December 2023188
November 2023227
October 2023204

A total of 151 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202413
June 202415
May 20246
April 202415
March 202416
February 202412
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 317 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
July 202421
June 202428
May 202422
April 202433
March 202433
February 202431
January 202429
December 202326
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 816 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202462
July 202472
June 202472
May 202475
April 202478
March 202458
February 202457
January 202459
December 202359
November 202372
October 202393

A total of 643 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202452
July 202466
June 202464
May 202476
April 202452
March 202454
February 202452
January 202433
December 202328
November 202368
October 202340

A total of 969 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 2024126
July 2024100
June 202499
May 2024117
April 202473
March 202471
February 202448
January 202442
December 202343
November 202351
October 202374

A total of 240 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202434
April 202420
March 202434
February 202414
January 202418
December 202315
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 337 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202421
June 202428
May 202421
April 202422
March 202426
February 202439
January 202424
December 202329
November 202346
October 202345

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 109 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total84
    Shoplifting46
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Roxburgh Place
    Total30
    Shoplifting24
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Dovercourt Road
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chillingham Road
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Union Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Flora Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Leicester Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Robinson Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wharrier Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour9
  • 12. Walpole Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Dalton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cloverdale Court
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mowbray Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Edwin Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Michaelgate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Garmondsway
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Canterbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sunnycrest Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 21. Grace Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Berry Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stannington Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 25. Carville Rise
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conyers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Jane Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Peter'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Portman Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Airey Terrace
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1