WEST DENTON CLOSE, NE15 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE15 7LU

WEST DENTON CLOSE, NE15 7LU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population. This NE15 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE15 7LU, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE15 7LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harle Close with total crimes: 9
  • The Burnside with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Head Drive with total crimes: 3

WEST DENTON CLOSE, NE15 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.4385.71%
Criminal damage and arson37.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.14-63.16%
Public order34.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting21.14-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.2972.73%
Public order510.86150.00%
Shoplifting52.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2937.50%
Shoplifting46.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-77.78%
Public order21.14-50.00%
Other theft11.14-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%

In May 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 behaviour927.4312.50%
Violence and sexual offences85.14-11.11%
Other theft64.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4366.67%
Public order42.86300.00%
Shoplifting42.29-55.56%
Burglary32.2950.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Other crime21.71100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.00-57.14%
Shoplifting95.14350.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.1460.00%
Vehicle crime54.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-57.14%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Drugs11.14-75.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.7261.54%
Criminal damage and arson712.00600.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.000.00%
Drugs42.860.00%
Shoplifting22.29-33.33%
Other theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5785.71%
Shoplifting37.43-25.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-83.33%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.43-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0050.00%
Vehicle crime63.4320.00%
Shoplifting43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-20.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Other theft11.71-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.00-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson55.710.00%
Vehicle crime52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Other theft32.29-25.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.4326.67%
Criminal damage and arson510.8666.67%
Vehicle crime52.86-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-33.33%
Other theft42.29-33.33%
Public order32.290.00%
Drugs11.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.570.00%
Other theft63.430.00%
Vehicle crime63.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202419
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 202421
February 202413
January 20247
December 202310
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harle Close
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Burnside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Hill Head Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Holborn Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Middle Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ilderton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haughton Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wishaw Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1