NE1 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 1LF

NE1 1LF, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 315 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.89 per 1,000 population. This NE1 1LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE1 postcode area, which has experienced 744 crimes and a crime rate of 60.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE1 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 1LF, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE1 1LF area, explore the NE1 1LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (-5.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-42.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)

NE1 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 84
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Monument with total crimes: 26

NE1 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110123.89-5.98%
Anti-social behaviour7043.26-42.15%
Shoplifting3327.536.45%
Public order2512.9813.64%
Other theft199.83-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.47-5.88%
Theft from the person146.2927.27%
Drugs115.51-26.67%
Bicycle theft74.3375.00%
Burglary32.75-50.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Robbery20.79-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour121149.8523.47%
Violence and sexual offences11747.59-4.10%
Shoplifting3146.02-29.55%
Public order2212.19-21.43%
Other theft208.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.8713.33%
Drugs156.6925.00%
Theft from the person115.90-42.11%
Robbery74.3375.00%
Burglary62.75100.00%
Bicycle theft42.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.5733.33%
Other crime21.57-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122154.562.52%
Anti-social behaviour9847.98-14.04%
Shoplifting4438.54-6.38%
Public order2817.30-17.65%
Other theft2511.01-24.24%
Theft from the person199.83-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson157.4715.38%
Drugs125.90-14.29%
Possession of weapons84.72300.00%
Bicycle theft63.1520.00%
Other crime62.36100.00%
Robbery42.360.00%
Burglary31.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119164.40-27.88%
Anti-social behaviour11446.805.56%
Shoplifting4744.84-12.96%
Public order3418.4817.24%
Other theft3313.3722.22%
Theft from the person2312.98-11.54%
Drugs149.0555.56%
Criminal damage and arson135.5118.18%
Burglary65.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft52.36400.00%
Robbery41.97-63.64%
Other crime31.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165180.1317.02%
Anti-social behaviour10864.890.00%
Shoplifting5442.4863.64%
Public order2921.243.57%
Other theft2711.41-18.18%
Theft from the person2610.62333.33%
Criminal damage and arson1110.23-31.25%
Robbery114.33175.00%
Drugs94.33-60.87%
Burglary83.5460.00%
Other crime63.1550.00%
Vehicle crime22.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.39-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141164.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10855.4517.39%
Shoplifting3342.48-25.00%
Other theft3312.9810.00%
Public order2812.9812.00%
Drugs2311.0143.75%
Criminal damage and arson169.05-5.88%
Bicycle theft76.29133.33%
Possession of weapons62.75500.00%
Theft from the person62.36-64.71%
Burglary52.36-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.97-20.00%
Other crime41.57100.00%
Robbery41.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141159.688.46%
Anti-social behaviour9255.45-15.60%
Shoplifting4436.1815.79%
Other theft3017.30-14.29%
Public order2511.80-7.41%
Theft from the person179.8341.67%
Criminal damage and arson176.6921.43%
Drugs166.690.00%
Burglary96.29-52.63%
Vehicle crime53.54-16.67%
Robbery41.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.5750.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130166.3613.04%
Anti-social behaviour10951.13-9.92%
Shoplifting3842.878.57%
Other theft3514.9534.62%
Public order2713.7750.00%
Burglary1910.62171.43%
Drugs167.47-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.29-22.22%
Theft from the person125.51-61.29%
Robbery84.7260.00%
Possession of weapons63.1550.00%
Vehicle crime62.3620.00%
Bicycle theft22.36-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour121161.640.83%
Violence and sexual offences11547.59-35.39%
Shoplifting3545.2359.09%
Theft from the person3113.7724.00%
Other theft2612.19-36.59%
Drugs2010.2353.85%
Criminal damage and arson187.8750.00%
Public order187.08-45.45%
Burglary77.0840.00%
Bicycle theft62.7520.00%
Robbery52.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.9766.67%
Possession of weapons41.97100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178182.4921.09%
Anti-social behaviour12070.016.19%
Other theft4147.205.13%
Public order3316.13153.85%
Theft from the person2512.988.70%
Shoplifting229.8310.00%
Drugs138.65-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson125.11-14.29%
Robbery54.720.00%
Burglary51.970.00%
Bicycle theft51.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.97-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.18-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147162.43-13.53%
Anti-social behaviour11357.813.67%
Other theft3944.440.00%
Theft from the person2315.34-45.24%
Shoplifting209.05-42.86%
Drugs197.8726.67%
Criminal damage and arson147.47-12.50%
Public order135.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons75.1175.00%
Bicycle theft62.750.00%
Robbery52.36-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.97150.00%
Other crime21.97-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences170195.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10966.860.00%
Theft from the person4242.870.00%
Other theft3916.520.00%
Shoplifting3515.340.00%
Public order2613.770.00%
Burglary1910.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.470.00%
Drugs156.290.00%
Robbery125.900.00%
Bicycle theft64.720.00%
Possession of weapons42.360.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 2024121
July 202498
June 2024114
May 2024108
April 2024108
March 202492
February 2024109
January 2024121
December 2023120
November 2023113
October 2023109

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 308 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202428
June 202434
May 202429
April 202428
March 202425
February 202427
January 202418
December 202333
November 202313
October 202326

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 202444
June 202447
May 202454
April 202433
March 202444
February 202438
January 202435
December 202322
November 202320
October 202335

A total of 1655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024117
July 2024122
June 2024119
May 2024165
April 2024141
March 2024141
February 2024130
January 2024115
December 2023178
November 2023147
October 2023170

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 202423
March 202416
February 202416
January 202420
December 202313
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 367 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202425
June 202433
May 202427
April 202433
March 202430
February 202435
January 202426
December 202341
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 249 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202419
June 202423
May 202426
April 20246
March 202417
February 202412
January 202431
December 202325
November 202323
October 202342

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 202419
January 20247
December 20235
October 202319

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202415
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 202417
February 202414
January 202418
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE1 1LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total84
    Violence and sexual offences36
    Anti-social behaviour25
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Monument
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pandon
    Total16
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grainger Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Cloth Market
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Collingwood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bigg Market
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sandhill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Broad Chare
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Worswick Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Nicholas' Church Yard
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. St Nicholas Square
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Newcastle
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clavering Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Queens Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St Nicholas' Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Castle Garth
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hillgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Pilgrim Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nuns Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Orchard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2