BLACKETT STREET, NE1 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 5BS

BLACKETT STREET, NE1 5BS, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 460 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 134.73 per 1,000 population. This NE1 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 5BS, encompassing approximately 3414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE1 5BS area, explore the NE1 5BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (-13.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-34.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (18.97% increase)

NE1 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 96
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 77
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42

BLACKETT STREET, NE1 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130134.73-13.91%
Anti-social behaviour9438.07-34.27%
Shoplifting6927.5318.97%
Public order4820.2184.62%
Other theft3914.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson2411.424.35%
Drugs177.03-26.09%
Theft from the person164.98-20.00%
Bicycle theft74.69-30.00%
Burglary62.050.00%
Robbery41.76-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.17-25.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151151.42-15.17%
Anti-social behaviour14344.22-1.38%
Shoplifting5841.88-45.79%
Other theft3916.99-4.88%
Public order2611.42-27.78%
Drugs237.61-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson236.74-34.29%
Theft from the person206.74-16.67%
Bicycle theft105.8642.86%
Robbery102.93100.00%
Burglary62.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.76-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.17-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178185.6922.76%
Anti-social behaviour14552.13-6.45%
Shoplifting10742.47-13.01%
Other theft4131.345.13%
Public order3612.01-26.53%
Criminal damage and arson3510.54105.88%
Drugs3010.25-3.23%
Theft from the person248.79-31.43%
Possession of weapons107.03150.00%
Vehicle crime72.93600.00%
Bicycle theft72.05-30.00%
Burglary62.05-57.14%
Robbery51.76-37.50%
Other crime31.46-25.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155185.98-0.64%
Violence and sexual offences14545.40-24.48%
Shoplifting12342.474.24%
Public order4936.026.52%
Other theft3914.35-15.22%
Theft from the person3511.4212.90%
Drugs3110.25210.00%
Criminal damage and arson179.08-15.00%
Burglary144.9816.67%
Bicycle theft104.10-9.09%
Robbery82.93-42.86%
Other crime42.340.00%
Possession of weapons41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192197.4013.61%
Anti-social behaviour15656.2320.93%
Shoplifting11845.6929.67%
Public order4634.5624.32%
Other theft4613.4724.32%
Theft from the person3113.47342.86%
Criminal damage and arson209.085.26%
Robbery145.86133.33%
Burglary124.100.00%
Vehicle crime123.51100.00%
Bicycle theft113.5157.14%
Drugs103.22-64.29%
Other crime42.93-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169164.313.68%
Anti-social behaviour12949.500.00%
Shoplifting9137.78-24.79%
Other theft3726.65-5.13%
Public order3710.84-13.95%
Drugs2810.847.69%
Criminal damage and arson198.20-20.83%
Burglary125.569.09%
Possession of weapons83.51100.00%
Theft from the person72.34-68.18%
Bicycle theft72.0516.67%
Robbery62.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.76100.00%
Other crime51.7625.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163176.613.16%
Anti-social behaviour12947.74-4.44%
Shoplifting12137.78-3.20%
Public order4335.440.00%
Other theft3912.59-13.33%
Drugs2611.42-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson247.6114.29%
Theft from the person227.0315.79%
Burglary116.44-45.00%
Robbery83.2233.33%
Bicycle theft62.34-14.29%
Other crime41.760.00%
Possession of weapons41.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158182.4614.49%
Anti-social behaviour13546.28-17.68%
Shoplifting12539.5422.55%
Other theft4536.6112.50%
Public order4313.1816.22%
Drugs3212.5952.38%
Criminal damage and arson219.3723.53%
Burglary206.15122.22%
Theft from the person195.86-48.65%
Bicycle theft75.56-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons61.7620.00%
Robbery61.76-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour164175.441.23%
Violence and sexual offences13848.03-36.41%
Shoplifting10240.4217.24%
Other theft4029.87-34.43%
Public order3711.72-7.50%
Theft from the person3710.840.00%
Drugs2110.84-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson176.15-22.73%
Robbery94.9828.57%
Bicycle theft92.64-10.00%
Burglary92.64-18.18%
Vehicle crime82.6414.29%
Possession of weapons52.340.00%
Other crime31.46200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217202.9716.04%
Anti-social behaviour16263.563.85%
Shoplifting8747.45-5.43%
Other theft6125.4832.61%
Public order4017.8714.29%
Theft from the person3711.7223.33%
Drugs2610.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.610.00%
Burglary116.44266.67%
Bicycle theft103.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime72.9340.00%
Robbery72.05-12.50%
Possession of weapons52.05-50.00%
Other crime11.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187186.866.86%
Anti-social behaviour15654.7721.88%
Shoplifting9245.69-3.16%
Other theft4626.950.00%
Public order3513.47-14.63%
Theft from the person3010.25-33.33%
Drugs268.7973.33%
Criminal damage and arson227.6146.67%
Bicycle theft166.44-5.88%
Possession of weapons104.6925.00%
Robbery82.93-46.67%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Burglary31.46-76.92%
Other crime20.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175180.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12851.250.00%
Shoplifting9537.490.00%
Other theft4627.820.00%
Theft from the person4513.470.00%
Public order4113.180.00%
Bicycle theft1712.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.980.00%
Drugs154.390.00%
Robbery154.390.00%
Burglary134.390.00%
Possession of weapons83.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2003 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024151
July 2024178
June 2024145
May 2024192
April 2024169
March 2024163
February 2024158
January 2024138
December 2023217
November 2023187
October 2023175

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202435
June 202417
May 202420
April 202419
March 202424
February 202421
January 202417
December 202322
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 1696 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024143
July 2024145
June 2024155
May 2024156
April 2024129
March 2024129
February 2024135
January 2024164
December 2023162
November 2023156
October 2023128

A total of 518 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202439
July 202441
June 202439
May 202446
April 202437
March 202439
February 202445
January 202440
December 202361
November 202346
October 202346

A total of 481 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202426
July 202436
June 202449
May 202446
April 202437
March 202443
February 202443
January 202437
December 202340
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 117 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 1188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202458
July 2024107
June 2024123
May 2024118
April 202491
March 2024121
February 2024125
January 2024102
December 202387
November 202392
October 202395

A total of 323 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202424
June 202435
May 202431
April 20247
March 202422
February 202419
January 202437
December 202337
November 202330
October 202345

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 202414
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 285 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202430
June 202431
May 202410
April 202428
March 202426
February 202432
January 202421
December 202326
November 202326
October 202315

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 202420
January 20249
December 202311
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 202412
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE1 5BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total96
    Shoplifting28
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Other theft11
    Public order11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total77
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Monument
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Northumberland Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total22
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Dispensary Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Haymarket
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Grainger Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Cloth Market
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Saville Row
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haymarket Bus Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lisle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Bridge Street West
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. John Dobson Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Collingwood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Bigg Market
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Vine Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. North Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Morden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Blackett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Worswick Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Nicholas' Church Yard
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. St Nicholas Square
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1