WHITFIELD DRIVE, NE12 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE12 8LD

WHITFIELD DRIVE, NE12 8LD, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This NE12 8LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE12 postcode area, which has experienced 282 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE12 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE12 8LD, encompassing approximately 3143 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE12 8LD area, explore the NE12 8LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE12 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marquis Close with total crimes: 1
  • Benton with total crimes: 1
  • Deerbolt Place with total crimes: 1

WHITFIELD DRIVE, NE12 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-62.50%
Public order20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-42.86%
Burglary41.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.23500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-50.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.73-14.29%
Burglary31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-57.14%
Public order20.95100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-85.71%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.23-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.13350.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.86-11.11%
Other crime42.540.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Public order20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.00-52.63%
Burglary32.86200.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.45137.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.0475.00%
Vehicle crime22.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.5433.33%
Vehicle crime41.27-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Burglary10.95-83.33%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.18200.00%
Vehicle crime72.860.00%
Burglary62.23500.00%
Other crime31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-66.67%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.9580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-72.73%
Public order30.9550.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.540.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 202419
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE12 8LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marquis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Benton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deerbolt Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Widnes Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Denbeigh Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashleigh Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Whitfield Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lambourn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manorfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1