NE1 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 7RQ

NE1 7RQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 337 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.95 per 1,000 population. This NE1 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 7RQ, encompassing approximately 2654 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-26.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-38.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (10.71% increase)

NE1 7RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 96
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Monument with total crimes: 26

NE1 7RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82126.95-26.13%
Anti-social behaviour6830.89-38.18%
Shoplifting6225.6210.71%
Public order4023.3653.85%
Other theft3115.0714.81%
Criminal damage and arson1311.68-7.14%
Drugs124.90-29.41%
Theft from the person114.52-38.89%
Bicycle theft74.14-41.67%
Burglary32.64-40.00%
Robbery31.13-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111155.95-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour11041.81-7.56%
Shoplifting5641.44-44.00%
Other theft2721.10-12.90%
Public order2610.17-7.14%
Theft from the person189.79100.00%
Drugs176.78-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson146.40-48.15%
Bicycle theft125.27-7.69%
Robbery114.5283.33%
Burglary54.14-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.88-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.13-50.00%
Other crime11.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123191.3628.12%
Anti-social behaviour11946.338.18%
Shoplifting10044.83-13.04%
Other theft3137.6740.91%
Public order2811.68-41.67%
Drugs2810.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson2710.5542.11%
Bicycle theft1310.1730.00%
Theft from the person94.90-57.14%
Burglary83.39-27.27%
Vehicle crime73.01250.00%
Possession of weapons62.64200.00%
Robbery62.260.00%
Other crime32.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115187.222.68%
Anti-social behaviour11043.32-3.51%
Violence and sexual offences9641.44-26.15%
Public order4836.1626.32%
Drugs3218.08190.91%
Other theft2212.05-35.29%
Theft from the person218.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson197.9158.33%
Burglary117.16-26.67%
Bicycle theft104.14-23.08%
Robbery63.77-53.85%
Other crime32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-84.62%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130198.9046.07%
Anti-social behaviour11448.9742.50%
Shoplifting11242.9423.08%
Public order3842.1915.15%
Other theft3414.3136.00%
Theft from the person1812.81200.00%
Burglary156.7866.67%
Robbery135.65160.00%
Bicycle theft134.90225.00%
Vehicle crime134.90116.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.90-20.00%
Drugs114.52-38.89%
Possession of weapons34.140.00%
Other crime21.13-33.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting91145.78-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences8934.28-5.32%
Anti-social behaviour8033.53-10.11%
Public order3330.14-8.33%
Other theft2512.43-7.41%
Drugs189.4212.50%
Criminal damage and arson156.78-11.76%
Burglary95.6550.00%
Vehicle crime63.39500.00%
Theft from the person62.26-45.45%
Robbery52.260.00%
Bicycle theft41.880.00%
Other crime31.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.1350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119163.118.18%
Violence and sexual offences9444.83-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour8935.4112.66%
Public order3633.5316.13%
Other theft2713.563.85%
Criminal damage and arson1710.1730.77%
Drugs166.40-27.27%
Theft from the person116.03-8.33%
Burglary64.14-25.00%
Other crime62.260.00%
Robbery52.2625.00%
Bicycle theft41.88-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting110158.5929.41%
Violence and sexual offences10241.445.15%
Anti-social behaviour7938.42-11.24%
Public order3129.76-6.06%
Other theft2611.68-3.70%
Drugs229.7969.23%
Criminal damage and arson138.29-18.75%
Theft from the person124.90-33.33%
Burglary84.5260.00%
Bicycle theft73.01-30.00%
Robbery42.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.51-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97156.71-17.09%
Anti-social behaviour8936.54-10.10%
Shoplifting8533.534.94%
Public order3332.0213.79%
Other theft2712.43-28.95%
Theft from the person1810.17-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson166.7845.45%
Drugs136.03-40.91%
Bicycle theft104.900.00%
Robbery83.770.00%
Vehicle crime73.010.00%
Possession of weapons52.6425.00%
Burglary51.8866.67%
Other crime31.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117169.89-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour9944.07-1.98%
Shoplifting8137.29-7.95%
Other theft3830.5111.76%
Public order2914.31-12.12%
Drugs2210.9269.23%
Theft from the person228.2969.23%
Criminal damage and arson118.29-15.38%
Bicycle theft104.14-64.29%
Robbery83.77166.67%
Vehicle crime73.01133.33%
Possession of weapons42.64-63.64%
Burglary31.51-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130179.3122.64%
Anti-social behaviour10148.9731.17%
Shoplifting8838.05-1.12%
Other theft3433.1530.77%
Public order3312.81-10.81%
Bicycle theft2812.4327.27%
Drugs1310.55-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson134.9044.44%
Theft from the person134.900.00%
Possession of weapons114.9057.14%
Burglary54.1425.00%
Robbery31.88-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106157.080.00%
Shoplifting8939.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour7733.530.00%
Public order3729.010.00%
Other theft2613.940.00%
Bicycle theft229.790.00%
Drugs148.290.00%
Theft from the person135.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.900.00%
Robbery83.390.00%
Possession of weapons73.010.00%
Vehicle crime42.640.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 2024110
July 2024119
June 2024110
May 2024114
April 202480
March 202489
February 202479
January 202489
December 202399
November 2023101
October 202377

A total of 140 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202413
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 1108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202456
July 2024100
June 2024115
May 2024112
April 202491
March 2024119
February 2024110
January 202485
December 202381
November 202388
October 202389

A total of 1277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 2024111
July 2024123
June 202496
May 2024130
April 202489
March 202494
February 2024102
January 202497
December 2023117
November 2023130
October 2023106

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202427
June 202419
May 202412
April 202415
March 202417
February 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202431
June 202422
May 202434
April 202425
March 202427
February 202426
January 202427
December 202338
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 412 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202426
July 202428
June 202448
May 202438
April 202433
March 202436
February 202431
January 202433
December 202329
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20249
June 202421
May 202418
April 20246
March 202411
February 202412
January 202418
December 202322
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 202413
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202428
June 202432
May 202411
April 202418
March 202416
February 202422
January 202413
December 202322
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE1 7RQ 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. Parking Area
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft6
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Dispensary Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Haymarket
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Saville Row
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haymarket Bus Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lisle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Bridge Street West
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. John Dobson Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leazes Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Vine Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. North Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Morden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Blackett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Leazes Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St James' Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Terrace Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leazes Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Barras Bridge
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 29. Ridley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Nuns Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1