WESTACRES CRESCENT, NE15 7NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE15 7NY

WESTACRES CRESCENT, NE15 7NY, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This NE15 7NY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE15 postcode area, which has experienced 349 crimes and a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE15 7NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE15 7NY, encompassing approximately 2126 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NE15 7NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwell Place with total crimes: 6
  • Westacres Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Shafto Court with total crimes: 2

WESTACRES CRESCENT, NE15 7NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.70140.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.640.00%
Vehicle crime52.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-60.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.94-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3566.67%
Robbery22.350.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.41100.00%
Burglary31.880.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-57.14%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.76250.00%
Other theft33.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-50.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.76100.00%
Drugs31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.41-22.22%
Drugs33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.76150.00%
Public order32.3550.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.00-42.86%
Other theft33.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.23366.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.58100.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.410.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-75.00%
Other crime21.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Drugs10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences1216.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.640.00%
Vehicle crime42.350.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Other crime31.410.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202314
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Colwell Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Westacres Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shafto Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Benwell Hall Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coldstream Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Adair Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Tillmouth Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bertram Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Jedburgh Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fox And Hounds Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fox And Hounds Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Benwell Village Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pendower Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westacre Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1