FARNHAM CLOSE, NE15 8RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE15 8RG

FARNHAM CLOSE, NE15 8RG, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.79 per 1,000 population. This NE15 8RG 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 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE15 8RG, encompassing approximately 2343 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE15 8RG area, explore the NE15 8RG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE15 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfinch Way with total crimes: 10
  • St George'S Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 4

FARNHAM CLOSE, NE15 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.79-20.83%
Public order38.1150.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Shoplifting31.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2423.0426.32%
Shoplifting910.24350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.84-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.99-33.33%
Other theft31.71-40.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1922.19-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.12100.00%
Other theft52.56400.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.9138.89%
Violence and sexual offences1010.67-16.67%
Shoplifting54.27-16.67%
Public order32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-66.67%
Other theft11.28-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.1928.57%
Violence and sexual offences127.68-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson95.1280.00%
Shoplifting63.8450.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.35-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences145.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.970.00%
Shoplifting42.13100.00%
Drugs21.71100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order10.85-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.0788.89%
Violence and sexual offences87.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4125.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Shoplifting21.28-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.2277.78%
Anti-social behaviour96.83125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.84100.00%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.67-25.00%
Public order53.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 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 offences1210.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.12-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-75.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour912.80-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.84-27.27%
Vehicle crime43.41300.00%
Public order41.71100.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1110.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.690.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202424
June 202419
May 202425
April 202418
March 202414
February 202417
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 202324

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412
March 202414
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE15 8RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenfinch Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St George'S Terrace
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wellington Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northumberland Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ordley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Johnson Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Montague Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ottershaw
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ormskirk Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fernwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bewick Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Farnham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sugley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1