OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NE15 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE15 7AF

OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NE15 7AF, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This NE15 7AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE15 postcode area, which has experienced 316 crimes and a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE15 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE15 7AF, encompassing approximately 1851 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE15 7AF area, explore the NE15 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NE15 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobalt Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Head Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel House Road with total crimes: 3

OLD SCHOOL DRIVE, NE15 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.240.00%
Shoplifting42.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.70-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-33.33%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.8620.00%
Shoplifting63.24-45.45%
Public order33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.4283.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.70300.00%
Public order32.1650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.88-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-44.44%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.901400.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.320.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.80133.33%
Shoplifting43.78300.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Drugs11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences36.48-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.400.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 202415
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE15 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cobalt Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hill Head Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chapel House Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northcote Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Middle Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elmwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pangbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Union Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1