WEST FARM AVENUE, NE12 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE12 8RU

WEST FARM AVENUE, NE12 8RU, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population. This NE12 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE12 8RU, encompassing approximately 4025 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NE12 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Court with total crimes: 4
  • Lutterworth Close with total crimes: 4
  • Merlin Place with total crimes: 3

WEST FARM AVENUE, NE12 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.47-30.00%
Burglary51.74400.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.98-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson52.48400.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.4258.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.72100.00%
Public order44.470.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.69-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences92.98-10.00%
Public order42.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.94-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences103.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.48-20.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.16128.57%
Violence and sexual offences153.977.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.73200.00%
Other theft61.49100.00%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.4840.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.45-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Other theft30.990.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.20-22.22%
Vehicle crime53.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.47-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Other theft20.99-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.92-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour144.47180.00%
Other theft83.48166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 20249
May 202410
April 202415
March 202414
February 202412
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbury Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lutterworth Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Merlin Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Farm Wynd
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Langdale Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Byland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Heron Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clent Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Longbenton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lutterworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Charnwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Shearwater Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kingsbury Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. The Chesils
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Monarch Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Carrigill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beaumaris Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blackfriars Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Monks Park Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Fairfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1