NE1 5UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 5UD

NE1 5UD, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 407 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 121.99 per 1,000 population. This NE1 5UD 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 5UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 5UD, encompassing approximately 3336 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE1 5UD area, explore the NE1 5UD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE1 5UD area, visit the NE1 5UD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (151) incidents (-9.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (-35.97% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)

NE1 5UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 99
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 50

NE1 5UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151121.99-9.58%
Anti-social behaviour8945.26-35.97%
Public order3126.6840.91%
Shoplifting309.290.00%
Other theft288.99-6.67%
Drugs228.3915.79%
Theft from the person176.596.25%
Criminal damage and arson145.10-39.13%
Bicycle theft74.2040.00%
Burglary72.10-41.67%
Vehicle crime32.10-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.90-40.00%
Robbery30.90-76.92%
Other crime20.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167146.87-3.47%
Anti-social behaviour13950.067.75%
Shoplifting3041.66-21.05%
Other theft308.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson238.994.55%
Public order226.89-29.03%
Drugs196.59-17.39%
Theft from the person165.70-40.74%
Robbery134.80550.00%
Burglary123.9050.00%
Vehicle crime73.6040.00%
Bicycle theft52.10-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.50-28.57%
Other crime21.50-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173152.8719.31%
Anti-social behaviour12951.863.20%
Shoplifting3838.67-22.45%
Other theft3611.395.88%
Public order3110.79-11.43%
Theft from the person279.29-18.18%
Drugs238.0915.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.8915.79%
Burglary86.59-27.27%
Possession of weapons72.4040.00%
Bicycle theft62.10-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.80400.00%
Other crime31.50-40.00%
Robbery20.90-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145149.57-28.22%
Anti-social behaviour12543.46-14.38%
Shoplifting4937.47-3.92%
Public order3514.69-7.89%
Other theft3410.49-17.07%
Theft from the person3310.1913.79%
Drugs209.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson195.9911.76%
Burglary115.7010.00%
Robbery103.30-28.57%
Bicycle theft73.00-22.22%
Other crime52.1066.67%
Possession of weapons51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime11.50-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences202175.3518.82%
Anti-social behaviour14660.559.77%
Shoplifting5143.7645.71%
Other theft4115.2917.14%
Public order3812.290.00%
Theft from the person2911.39222.22%
Criminal damage and arson178.69-10.53%
Robbery145.1040.00%
Drugs124.20-50.00%
Burglary103.6025.00%
Vehicle crime103.00233.33%
Bicycle theft93.0080.00%
Other crime32.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences170150.47-10.05%
Anti-social behaviour13350.961.53%
Public order3839.872.70%
Other theft3511.39-5.41%
Shoplifting3510.49-36.36%
Drugs2410.499.09%
Criminal damage and arson197.19-26.92%
Robbery105.70100.00%
Possession of weapons93.00200.00%
Theft from the person92.70-64.00%
Burglary82.70-11.11%
Bicycle theft52.4066.67%
Other crime41.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189164.567.39%
Anti-social behaviour13156.65-7.09%
Shoplifting5539.27-9.84%
Public order3716.49-2.63%
Other theft3711.09-15.91%
Criminal damage and arson2611.0930.00%
Theft from the person257.7966.67%
Drugs227.490.00%
Burglary96.59-50.00%
Other crime52.700.00%
Robbery51.50-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176166.968.64%
Anti-social behaviour14152.75-10.19%
Shoplifting6142.267.02%
Other theft4418.2818.92%
Public order3813.1931.03%
Drugs2211.39-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson206.59-9.09%
Burglary185.99157.14%
Theft from the person155.40-59.46%
Robbery84.50166.67%
Bicycle theft52.40-37.50%
Possession of weapons51.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162167.26-29.57%
Anti-social behaviour15748.560.00%
Shoplifting5747.0658.33%
Other theft3717.09-30.19%
Theft from the person3711.0937.04%
Public order2911.09-21.62%
Drugs278.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson228.094.76%
Bicycle theft86.590.00%
Burglary72.40-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.1050.00%
Possession of weapons51.8066.67%
Robbery31.50-57.14%
Other crime10.90-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 157 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences230185.2417.35%
Anti-social behaviour15768.941.95%
Other theft5347.06-3.64%
Public order3715.8919.35%
Shoplifting3611.09-10.00%
Theft from the person2710.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.090.00%
Drugs216.29-8.70%
Burglary116.29175.00%
Bicycle theft83.3033.33%
Robbery72.40-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.10-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.20-66.67%
Other crime30.90200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196174.15-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour15458.7515.79%
Other theft5546.1625.00%
Shoplifting4016.4921.21%
Public order3111.993.33%
Theft from the person279.29-41.30%
Drugs238.099.52%
Criminal damage and arson216.8910.53%
Possession of weapons96.2928.57%
Robbery92.70-10.00%
Bicycle theft62.70-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Burglary41.50-63.64%
Other crime11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212175.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour13363.550.00%
Theft from the person4639.870.00%
Other theft4413.790.00%
Shoplifting3313.190.00%
Public order309.890.00%
Drugs218.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.290.00%
Bicycle theft145.700.00%
Burglary114.200.00%
Robbery103.300.00%
Possession of weapons73.000.00%
Vehicle crime52.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 1634 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 2024139
July 2024129
June 2024125
May 2024146
April 2024133
March 2024131
February 2024141
January 2024157
December 2023157
November 2023154
October 2023133

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 515 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 202438
June 202449
May 202451
April 202435
March 202455
February 202461
January 202457
December 202336
November 202340
October 202333

A total of 2173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 2024167
July 2024173
June 2024145
May 2024202
April 2024170
March 2024189
February 2024176
January 2024162
December 2023230
November 2023196
October 2023212

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 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 202422
June 202419
May 202417
April 202419
March 202426
February 202420
January 202422
December 202321
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 474 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 202436
June 202434
May 202441
April 202435
March 202437
February 202444
January 202437
December 202353
November 202355
October 202344

A total of 397 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 202431
June 202435
May 202438
April 202438
March 202437
February 202438
January 202429
December 202337
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 256 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202423
June 202420
May 202412
April 202424
March 202422
February 202422
January 202427
December 202321
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 202418
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 308 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202427
June 202433
May 202429
April 20249
March 202425
February 202415
January 202437
December 202327
November 202327
October 202346

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20242
June 202410
May 202414
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total99
    Violence and sexual offences45
    Anti-social behaviour26
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total50
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting12
    Public order7
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Monument
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Dispensary Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waterloo Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Collingwood Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bigg Market
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clayton Street West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thornton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Forth Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. A186
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Blackett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. West Walls
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Marlborough Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 25. St Nicholas Square
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Charlotte Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Blenheim Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fenkle Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1