NE20 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE20 2BS

NE20 2BS, Northumberland has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This NE20 2BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE20 postcode area, which has experienced 47 crimes and a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE20 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE20 2BS, encompassing approximately 1584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE20 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashbrooke Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Merton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Twizell Place with total crimes: 1

NE20 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.68-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.10166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.05-14.29%
Public order23.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.420.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.15-70.00%
Shoplifting31.89200.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.9942.86%
Other theft26.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94600.00%
Burglary14.420.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.630.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.420.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.260.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.68-50.00%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.3620.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.7920.00%
Shoplifting23.790.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.150.00%
Burglary13.150.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 202410
January 20247
December 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE20 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashbrooke Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Twizell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Thornhill Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. West Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Simonside View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1