NE1 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE1 8DF

NE1 8DF, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.24 per 1,000 population. This NE1 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE1 8DF, encompassing approximately 2430 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE1 8DF area, explore the NE1 8DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (15.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-24.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE1 8DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 85
  • Monument with total crimes: 26
  • Northumberland Street with total crimes: 24

NE1 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61117.2415.09%
Violence and sexual offences6025.09-24.05%
Anti-social behaviour5824.68-33.33%
Public order3323.8657.14%
Other theft2513.5819.05%
Criminal damage and arson1410.2816.67%
Drugs115.76-26.67%
Bicycle theft74.53-12.50%
Theft from the person62.88-57.14%
Burglary42.470.00%
Robbery31.65-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.23-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87134.11-20.91%
Violence and sexual offences7935.79-22.55%
Shoplifting5332.50-41.76%
Public order2121.80-27.59%
Other theft218.64-4.55%
Drugs158.64-37.50%
Theft from the person146.1755.56%
Criminal damage and arson125.76-52.00%
Bicycle theft84.94-20.00%
Robbery83.29100.00%
Burglary43.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.65-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.23-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour110183.063.77%
Violence and sexual offences10245.2521.43%
Shoplifting9141.96-14.95%
Public order2937.44-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson2511.9378.57%
Drugs2410.284.35%
Other theft229.8737.50%
Bicycle theft109.0542.86%
Theft from the person94.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons83.70300.00%
Vehicle crime53.29400.00%
Burglary42.06-66.67%
Robbery41.650.00%
Other crime21.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107177.30-6.14%
Anti-social behaviour10644.0217.78%
Violence and sexual offences8443.61-21.50%
Public order3834.56-2.56%
Drugs2315.63187.50%
Other theft169.46-48.39%
Theft from the person156.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.170.00%
Burglary125.7620.00%
Bicycle theft74.94-22.22%
Robbery42.88-60.00%
Other crime21.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-87.50%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting114189.2334.12%
Violence and sexual offences10746.9020.22%
Anti-social behaviour9044.0247.54%
Public order3937.0239.29%
Other theft3116.0440.91%
Theft from the person1512.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.177.69%
Burglary105.7625.00%
Robbery104.11400.00%
Bicycle theft94.1180.00%
Vehicle crime83.70100.00%
Drugs83.29-38.46%
Other crime33.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.23-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89140.2812.66%
Shoplifting8536.61-20.56%
Anti-social behaviour6134.97-4.69%
Public order2825.09-17.65%
Other theft2211.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson139.0518.18%
Drugs135.35-18.75%
Burglary85.3560.00%
Bicycle theft53.2925.00%
Theft from the person52.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Other crime31.6550.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Robbery21.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107151.393.88%
Violence and sexual offences7944.026.76%
Anti-social behaviour6432.500.00%
Public order3426.3325.93%
Other theft2813.990.00%
Drugs1611.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.58-8.33%
Theft from the person84.53-27.27%
Burglary53.29-28.57%
Robbery42.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.23-25.00%
Other crime21.230.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting103151.8033.77%
Violence and sexual offences7442.377.25%
Anti-social behaviour6430.44-20.99%
Other theft2826.3312.00%
Public order2711.52-10.00%
Drugs2411.11166.67%
Criminal damage and arson129.8733.33%
Theft from the person114.94-26.67%
Bicycle theft84.53-27.27%
Burglary73.2940.00%
Possession of weapons42.88-20.00%
Robbery41.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.65-40.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour81144.39-10.99%
Shoplifting7733.32-4.94%
Violence and sexual offences6931.68-27.37%
Public order3028.397.14%
Other theft2512.34-19.35%
Theft from the person1510.28-42.31%
Bicycle theft116.170.00%
Drugs94.53-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson93.70-35.71%
Robbery83.7060.00%
Possession of weapons53.2966.67%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Other crime22.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95169.49-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour9139.0818.18%
Shoplifting8137.44-3.57%
Other theft3133.320.00%
Public order2812.750.00%
Theft from the person2611.5273.33%
Drugs1710.70-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson146.99-22.22%
Bicycle theft115.76-35.29%
Vehicle crime54.5366.67%
Burglary52.0625.00%
Robbery52.0666.67%
Possession of weapons32.06-57.14%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105169.4910.53%
Shoplifting8443.191.20%
Anti-social behaviour7734.5611.59%
Other theft3131.68-3.12%
Public order2812.75-9.68%
Drugs1911.52111.11%
Criminal damage and arson187.82125.00%
Bicycle theft177.400.00%
Theft from the person156.9915.38%
Possession of weapons76.1716.67%
Burglary42.880.00%
Robbery31.65-76.92%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95157.560.00%
Shoplifting8339.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour6934.140.00%
Other theft3228.390.00%
Public order3113.160.00%
Bicycle theft1712.750.00%
Theft from the person136.990.00%
Robbery135.350.00%
Drugs95.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.700.00%
Possession of weapons63.290.00%
Burglary42.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 958 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202487
July 2024110
June 2024106
May 202490
April 202461
March 202464
February 202464
January 202481
December 202391
November 202377
October 202369

A total of 1038 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202479
July 2024102
June 202484
May 2024107
April 202489
March 202479
February 202474
January 202469
December 202395
November 2023105
October 202395

A total of 114 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 1046 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202453
July 202491
June 2024107
May 2024114
April 202485
March 2024107
February 2024103
January 202477
December 202381
November 202384
October 202383

A total of 366 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 202429
June 202438
May 202439
April 202428
March 202434
February 202427
January 202430
December 202328
November 202328
October 202331

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249
June 202415
May 202415
April 20245
March 20248
February 202411
January 202415
December 202326
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 312 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202422
June 202416
May 202431
April 202422
March 202428
February 202428
January 202425
December 202331
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202425
June 202414
May 202414
April 202413
March 202411
February 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202424
June 202423
May 20248
April 202413
March 202416
February 202424
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE1 8DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total85
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Public order11
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Monument
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Northumberland Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total22
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 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. Nelson Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lisle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Bridge Street West
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. John Dobson Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 15. Vine Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. North Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Morden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Blackett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Worswick Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Leazes Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barras Bridge
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Ridley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Camden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Pilgrim Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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