NE1 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 5DL

NE1 5DL, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 370 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 116.19 per 1,000 population. This NE1 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 5DL, encompassing approximately 3184 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (147) incidents (-14.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)

NE1 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 101
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 58
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22

NE1 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147116.19-14.53%
Anti-social behaviour8446.16-24.32%
Public order3526.3825.00%
Other theft2210.99-35.29%
Drugs196.9118.75%
Theft from the person155.9787.50%
Criminal damage and arson144.71-39.13%
Shoplifting124.40-33.33%
Burglary63.77-45.45%
Possession of weapons41.8833.33%
Vehicle crime41.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.260.00%
Robbery30.94-62.50%
Other crime20.94-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172139.4313.91%
Anti-social behaviour11154.0129.07%
Other theft3434.86-5.56%
Public order2810.683.70%
Criminal damage and arson238.7915.00%
Shoplifting187.225.88%
Drugs165.656.67%
Burglary115.0257.14%
Theft from the person83.45-69.23%
Robbery82.5133.33%
Vehicle crime62.51100.00%
Bicycle theft31.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.94-25.00%
Other crime30.94-40.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151128.127.09%
Anti-social behaviour8647.42-14.00%
Other theft3627.01-2.70%
Public order2711.30-12.90%
Theft from the person268.48-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson208.165.26%
Shoplifting176.28-29.17%
Drugs155.34-16.67%
Burglary74.71-30.00%
Robbery62.20-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.88-28.57%
Other crime51.5725.00%
Possession of weapons41.5733.33%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141134.72-26.56%
Anti-social behaviour10044.28-25.93%
Other theft3731.40-19.57%
Public order3111.62-8.82%
Theft from the person279.73-15.62%
Shoplifting248.48-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson197.5418.75%
Drugs185.9750.00%
Burglary105.6542.86%
Bicycle theft73.140.00%
Robbery72.20-30.00%
Other crime42.200.00%
Possession of weapons31.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192171.1416.36%
Anti-social behaviour13560.293.05%
Other theft4642.390.00%
Shoplifting3914.450.00%
Public order3412.25-17.07%
Theft from the person3210.68220.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.05-27.27%
Drugs125.02-66.67%
Robbery103.7725.00%
Vehicle crime83.1460.00%
Burglary72.51-22.22%
Bicycle theft72.2016.67%
Other crime42.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.26-62.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165167.06-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour13151.81-2.24%
Other theft4641.1415.00%
Public order4114.4536.67%
Shoplifting3912.87116.67%
Drugs3612.2571.43%
Criminal damage and arson2211.30-15.38%
Theft from the person106.91-58.33%
Burglary93.1428.57%
Robbery82.8333.33%
Possession of weapons82.51166.67%
Other crime62.5150.00%
Bicycle theft61.88200.00%
Vehicle crime51.8825.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences200162.9811.73%
Anti-social behaviour13462.806.35%
Other theft4042.08-18.37%
Public order3012.56-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson269.4230.00%
Theft from the person248.1633.33%
Drugs217.540.00%
Shoplifting186.59-40.00%
Burglary75.65-56.25%
Robbery62.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.88-33.33%
Other crime41.260.00%
Possession of weapons31.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.94-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179163.9212.58%
Anti-social behaviour12656.21-9.35%
Other theft4939.5736.11%
Public order3715.3960.87%
Shoplifting3011.6211.11%
Drugs219.42-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson206.59-16.67%
Theft from the person186.28-41.94%
Burglary165.65128.57%
Robbery95.02200.00%
Possession of weapons62.8350.00%
Vehicle crime61.8850.00%
Bicycle theft51.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159153.24-29.33%
Anti-social behaviour13949.93-2.11%
Other theft3643.65-32.08%
Theft from the person3111.3014.81%
Shoplifting279.73200.00%
Drugs268.4852.94%
Criminal damage and arson248.1614.29%
Public order237.54-36.11%
Burglary77.22-12.50%
Bicycle theft52.20-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Robbery31.26-62.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225177.111.35%
Anti-social behaviour14270.667.58%
Other theft5344.59-3.64%
Public order3616.640.00%
Theft from the person2711.308.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.4816.67%
Drugs176.59-48.48%
Shoplifting95.34-52.63%
Bicycle theft82.8333.33%
Burglary82.51100.00%
Robbery82.51-11.11%
Possession of weapons42.51-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222180.56-3.06%
Anti-social behaviour13269.710.00%
Other theft5541.451.85%
Public order3617.275.88%
Drugs3311.3037.50%
Theft from the person2510.36-51.92%
Shoplifting197.85-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson185.97-18.18%
Possession of weapons115.6583.33%
Robbery93.45-18.18%
Bicycle theft62.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.88-33.33%
Burglary41.26-69.23%
Other crime11.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229194.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour13271.910.00%
Other theft5441.450.00%
Theft from the person5216.960.00%
Public order3416.330.00%
Shoplifting2810.680.00%
Drugs248.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.540.00%
Burglary136.910.00%
Robbery114.080.00%
Bicycle theft73.450.00%
Possession of weapons62.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.880.00%
Other crime11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 2024111
July 202486
June 2024100
May 2024135
April 2024131
March 2024134
February 2024126
January 2024139
December 2023142
November 2023132
October 2023132

A total of 508 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
July 202436
June 202437
May 202446
April 202446
March 202440
February 202449
January 202436
December 202353
November 202355
October 202354

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202428
July 202427
June 202431
May 202434
April 202441
March 202430
February 202437
January 202423
December 202336
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 2182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024147
August 2024172
July 2024151
June 2024141
May 2024192
April 2024165
March 2024200
February 2024179
January 2024159
December 2023225
November 2023222
October 2023229

A total of 245 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202420
June 202419
May 202416
April 202422
March 202426
February 202420
January 202424
December 202321
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 295 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202426
June 202427
May 202432
April 202410
March 202424
February 202418
January 202431
December 202327
November 202325
October 202352

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 258 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202415
June 202418
May 202412
April 202436
March 202421
February 202421
January 202426
December 202317
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202424
May 202439
April 202439
March 202418
February 202430
January 202427
December 20239
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 202416
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total101
    Violence and sexual offences45
    Anti-social behaviour27
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total58
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Public order9
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dispensary Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total12
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Grainger Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Cloth Market
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Churchill Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Waterloo Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Collingwood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bigg Market
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Clayton Street West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Thornton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Forth Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. A186
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. St Nicholas' Church Yard
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. West Walls
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bath Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Marlborough Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 23. St Nicholas Square
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Charlotte Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Blenheim Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fenkle Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Newcastle
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clavering Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1