MERLAY DRIVE, NE13 7LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE13 7LT

MERLAY DRIVE, NE13 7LT, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This NE13 7LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE13 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE13 7LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE13 7LT, encompassing approximately 1072 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE13 7LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crest with total crimes: 2
  • Young Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Holmes Close with total crimes: 1

MERLAY DRIVE, NE13 7LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.53150.00%
Public order24.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.46200.00%
Public order22.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.86-33.33%
Other theft11.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.59-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.1914.29%
Public order17.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.46600.00%
Public order16.530.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.660.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE13 7LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Crest
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Young Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holmes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rede Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1