NE1 7DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 7DQ

NE1 7DQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 290 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 125.56 per 1,000 population. This NE1 7DQ 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 7DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 7DQ, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE1 7DQ area, explore the NE1 7DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-35.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-31.71% decrease)

NE1 7DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 74
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Monument with total crimes: 26

NE1 7DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63125.56-35.05%
Shoplifting6027.2817.65%
Anti-social behaviour5625.98-31.71%
Other theft3224.2552.38%
Public order3113.8540.91%
Criminal damage and arson1313.4230.00%
Drugs115.63-21.43%
Theft from the person74.76-56.25%
Bicycle theft53.03-50.00%
Burglary52.16-16.67%
Robbery32.16-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97148.50-11.01%
Anti-social behaviour8242.00-22.64%
Shoplifting5135.50-45.16%
Public order2222.08-18.52%
Other theft219.53-8.70%
Theft from the person169.09100.00%
Drugs146.93-36.36%
Bicycle theft106.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson104.33-60.00%
Robbery84.33100.00%
Burglary63.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-60.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109195.2632.93%
Anti-social behaviour10647.196.00%
Shoplifting9345.89-13.08%
Public order2740.26-34.15%
Criminal damage and arson2511.6956.25%
Other theft2310.8227.78%
Drugs229.96-12.00%
Bicycle theft149.5316.67%
Theft from the person86.06-42.86%
Burglary83.46-38.46%
Possession of weapons63.46200.00%
Vehicle crime52.60150.00%
Robbery42.160.00%
Other crime11.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107189.63-5.31%
Anti-social behaviour10046.3312.36%
Violence and sexual offences8243.30-14.58%
Public order4135.5010.81%
Drugs2517.75212.50%
Other theft1810.82-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson167.790.00%
Theft from the person146.9316.67%
Burglary136.0644.44%
Bicycle theft125.63-14.29%
Robbery45.20-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.73-77.78%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.87-33.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting113194.8329.89%
Violence and sexual offences9648.9218.52%
Anti-social behaviour8941.5650.85%
Public order3738.5327.59%
Other theft3216.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1613.8514.29%
Bicycle theft146.93180.00%
Theft from the person126.06140.00%
Burglary95.20-18.18%
Vehicle crime93.9050.00%
Robbery93.90200.00%
Drugs83.90-46.67%
Possession of weapons33.4650.00%
Other crime31.30-25.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87147.64-19.44%
Violence and sexual offences8137.6710.96%
Anti-social behaviour5935.07-7.81%
Public order2925.54-9.38%
Other theft2012.56-9.09%
Drugs158.66-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson146.497.69%
Burglary116.0637.50%
Vehicle crime64.76100.00%
Bicycle theft52.6025.00%
Theft from the person52.16-50.00%
Other crime42.1633.33%
Robbery31.73-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.30-33.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108158.035.88%
Violence and sexual offences7346.76-10.98%
Anti-social behaviour6431.6112.28%
Public order3227.7128.00%
Other theft2213.85-33.33%
Drugs179.53-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson137.368.33%
Theft from the person105.63-9.09%
Burglary84.330.00%
Robbery53.46150.00%
Bicycle theft42.16-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.30-25.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting102159.3324.39%
Violence and sexual offences8244.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour5735.50-26.92%
Other theft3324.68-2.94%
Public order2514.29-21.88%
Drugs2210.82120.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.53-7.69%
Theft from the person115.20-26.67%
Burglary84.7660.00%
Bicycle theft73.46-41.67%
Possession of weapons43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-40.00%
Robbery21.30-77.78%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting82166.262.50%
Violence and sexual offences8235.50-18.00%
Anti-social behaviour7835.50-10.34%
Other theft3433.77-5.56%
Public order3214.7228.00%
Theft from the person1513.85-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson136.498.33%
Bicycle theft125.63-20.00%
Drugs105.20-41.18%
Robbery94.3350.00%
Possession of weapons53.9066.67%
Vehicle crime52.16-28.57%
Burglary52.1625.00%
Other crime22.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100179.68-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour8743.308.75%
Shoplifting8037.67-6.98%
Other theft3634.6420.00%
Public order2515.59-16.67%
Theft from the person2310.8264.29%
Drugs179.966.25%
Bicycle theft157.36-53.12%
Criminal damage and arson126.49-36.84%
Vehicle crime75.20133.33%
Robbery63.0350.00%
Burglary42.60-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110190.076.80%
Shoplifting8647.637.50%
Anti-social behaviour8037.239.59%
Bicycle theft3234.6439.13%
Public order3013.85-18.92%
Other theft3012.99-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson1912.9972.73%
Drugs168.2377.78%
Theft from the person146.930.00%
Possession of weapons96.0650.00%
Burglary53.9066.67%
Robbery42.16-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103174.480.00%
Shoplifting8044.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour7334.640.00%
Public order3731.610.00%
Other theft3116.020.00%
Bicycle theft2313.420.00%
Theft from the person149.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.060.00%
Drugs94.760.00%
Robbery93.900.00%
Possession of weapons63.900.00%
Burglary32.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
July 202423
June 202418
May 202432
April 202420
March 202422
February 202433
January 202434
December 202336
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 1078 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202497
July 2024109
June 202482
May 202496
April 202481
March 202473
February 202482
January 202482
December 2023100
November 2023110
October 2023103

A total of 931 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202482
July 2024106
June 2024100
May 202489
April 202459
March 202464
February 202457
January 202478
December 202387
November 202380
October 202373

A total of 368 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 202427
June 202441
May 202437
April 202429
March 202432
February 202425
January 202432
December 202325
November 202330
October 202337

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 153 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 202315
November 202332
October 202323

A total of 1049 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202451
July 202493
June 2024107
May 2024113
April 202487
March 2024108
February 2024102
January 202482
December 202380
November 202386
October 202380

A total of 149 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20248
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245
March 202410
February 202411
January 202415
December 202323
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202425
June 202416
May 202416
April 202414
March 202413
February 202412
January 202413
December 202312
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202422
June 202425
May 20248
April 202415
March 202417
February 202422
January 202410
December 202317
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE1 7DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total74
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order8
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total34
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Monument
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Northumberland Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total22
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Haymarket
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Saville Row
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haymarket Bus Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lisle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. New Bridge Street West
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. John Dobson Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 16. Vine Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. North Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Morden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. Blackett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Leazes Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James' Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Terrace Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leazes Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Barras Bridge
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Ridley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Thomas' Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Prudhoe Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Prudhoe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1