CHARLOTTE SQUARE, NE1 4XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 4XF

CHARLOTTE SQUARE, NE1 4XF, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 362 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.25 per 1,000 population. This NE1 4XF 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 4XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 4XF, encompassing approximately 3283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE1 4XF area, explore the NE1 4XF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE1 4XF area, visit the NE1 4XF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (-8.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-34.96% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)

NE1 4XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 75
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 50
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42

CHARLOTTE SQUARE, NE1 4XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135110.25-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour8041.11-34.96%
Public order2824.3655.56%
Other theft268.53-7.14%
Shoplifting247.92-4.00%
Drugs207.3142.86%
Criminal damage and arson136.09-38.10%
Theft from the person133.968.33%
Burglary73.96-36.36%
Vehicle crime42.13-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.2233.33%
Robbery31.22-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147129.434.26%
Anti-social behaviour12344.775.13%
Other theft2837.46-6.67%
Shoplifting258.53-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson217.6123.53%
Public order186.40-25.00%
Drugs145.48-30.00%
Theft from the person124.26-45.45%
Robbery113.65450.00%
Burglary113.3537.50%
Vehicle crime73.3540.00%
Bicycle theft32.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.91-25.00%
Other crime20.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141130.3527.03%
Anti-social behaviour11742.9415.84%
Shoplifting3135.63-22.50%
Other theft309.4411.11%
Public order249.14-11.11%
Theft from the person227.31-15.38%
Drugs206.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.0921.43%
Burglary85.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime52.44400.00%
Bicycle theft51.52-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Other crime21.22-60.00%
Robbery20.61-77.78%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111121.21-35.47%
Anti-social behaviour10133.81-17.89%
Shoplifting4030.7633.33%
Public order2712.18-10.00%
Other theft278.22-20.59%
Theft from the person268.2223.81%
Drugs167.9245.45%
Criminal damage and arson144.877.69%
Burglary104.2625.00%
Robbery93.05-18.18%
Bicycle theft72.74-22.22%
Other crime52.1366.67%
Possession of weapons41.5233.33%
Vehicle crime11.22-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172145.5815.44%
Anti-social behaviour12352.38-3.15%
Other theft3437.46-8.11%
Public order3010.35-9.09%
Shoplifting309.147.14%
Theft from the person219.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.40-27.78%
Robbery113.9622.22%
Drugs113.35-35.29%
Vehicle crime103.35233.33%
Bicycle theft93.0580.00%
Burglary82.7414.29%
Other crime32.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.91-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149137.96-15.34%
Anti-social behaviour12745.380.00%
Other theft3738.685.71%
Public order3311.270.00%
Shoplifting2810.05-40.43%
Criminal damage and arson188.53-30.77%
Drugs175.48-5.56%
Robbery95.18125.00%
Possession of weapons92.74200.00%
Burglary72.7416.67%
Theft from the person72.13-63.16%
Bicycle theft52.13150.00%
Other crime41.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176152.8812.82%
Anti-social behaviour12753.60-0.78%
Shoplifting4738.68-16.07%
Other theft3514.31-10.26%
Public order3310.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson2610.0562.50%
Theft from the person197.9246.15%
Drugs185.79-5.26%
Other crime65.480.00%
Burglary61.83-60.00%
Robbery41.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.91-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156150.756.12%
Anti-social behaviour12847.51-7.25%
Shoplifting5638.9819.15%
Other theft3917.0525.81%
Public order3311.8843.48%
Drugs1910.05-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson165.79-11.11%
Burglary154.87200.00%
Theft from the person134.57-40.91%
Robbery83.96300.00%
Bicycle theft52.44-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.52-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147143.44-26.87%
Anti-social behaviour13844.77-3.50%
Shoplifting4742.0380.77%
Other theft3114.31-29.55%
Drugs239.4421.05%
Public order237.00-20.69%
Theft from the person227.0010.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.700.00%
Bicycle theft65.48-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.8325.00%
Burglary51.52-54.55%
Possession of weapons31.52-25.00%
Robbery20.91-71.43%
Other crime10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences201163.2414.20%
Anti-social behaviour14361.21-0.69%
Other theft4443.55-10.20%
Public order2913.400.00%
Shoplifting268.83-7.14%
Theft from the person207.92-4.76%
Drugs196.09-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson185.79-21.74%
Burglary115.4883.33%
Bicycle theft73.3540.00%
Robbery72.130.00%
Vehicle crime42.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.22-55.56%
Other crime31.22200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176160.50-3.83%
Anti-social behaviour14453.6037.14%
Other theft4943.8648.48%
Public order2914.923.57%
Shoplifting288.837.69%
Drugs248.5320.00%
Criminal damage and arson237.3115.00%
Theft from the person217.00-40.00%
Possession of weapons96.4080.00%
Robbery72.74-12.50%
Burglary62.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.83-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.5225.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183148.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10555.730.00%
Theft from the person3531.980.00%
Other theft3310.660.00%
Public order2810.050.00%
Shoplifting268.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson207.920.00%
Drugs206.090.00%
Bicycle theft116.090.00%
Burglary83.350.00%
Robbery82.440.00%
Possession of weapons52.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1456 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 2024123
July 2024117
June 2024101
May 2024123
April 2024127
March 2024127
February 2024128
January 2024138
December 2023143
November 2023144
October 2023105

A total of 1894 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024147
July 2024141
June 2024111
May 2024172
April 2024149
March 2024176
February 2024156
January 2024147
December 2023201
November 2023176
October 2023183

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 202410
April 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 408 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202431
June 202440
May 202430
April 202428
March 202447
February 202456
January 202447
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202417
June 202414
May 202413
April 202418
March 202426
February 202416
January 202418
December 202318
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 202430
June 202427
May 202434
April 202437
March 202435
February 202439
January 202431
December 202344
November 202349
October 202333

A total of 335 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 202424
June 202427
May 202430
April 202433
March 202433
February 202433
January 202423
December 202329
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 221 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202420
June 202416
May 202411
April 202417
March 202418
February 202419
January 202423
December 202319
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 202415
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 231 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202422
June 202426
May 202421
April 20247
March 202419
February 202413
January 202422
December 202320
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE1 4XF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total75
    Violence and sexual offences31
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting12
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Dispensary Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Grainger Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Cloth Market
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Churchill Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waterloo Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Collingwood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bigg Market
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clayton Street West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thornton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Forth Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. A186
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Blackett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. West Walls
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bath Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Marlborough Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 26. Blandford Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Charlotte Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Blenheim Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1