BARKER STREET, NE2 1BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE2 1BH

BARKER STREET, NE2 1BH, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This NE2 1BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE2 postcode area, which has experienced 222 crimes and a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE2 1BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE2 1BH, encompassing approximately 7946 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE2 1BH area, explore the NE2 1BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)

NE2 1BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wretham Place with total crimes: 15
  • Prince Albert Terrace with total crimes: 12
  • Sandyford Road with total crimes: 12

BARKER STREET, NE2 1BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.07144.44%
Shoplifting172.77-39.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.14-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.760.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Other theft20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2810.4486.67%
Violence and sexual offences253.52177.78%
Anti-social behaviour93.15-47.06%
Robbery51.13400.00%
Public order50.6325.00%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.6888.89%
Shoplifting152.1436.36%
Violence and sexual offences91.8928.57%
Other theft61.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-33.33%
Public order40.5033.33%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.67-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.13-70.83%
Other theft60.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76100.00%
Drugs40.76300.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.44-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour123.0220.00%
Shoplifting121.51-29.41%
Vehicle crime61.510.00%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Other theft40.50100.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.817.41%
Shoplifting173.65-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.14-16.67%
Public order41.26-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Other theft20.25-66.67%
Burglary20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.8242.11%
Shoplifting203.40185.71%
Anti-social behaviour122.52-42.86%
Other theft61.51-33.33%
Public order50.7666.67%
Drugs50.63150.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.19133.33%
Violence and sexual offences192.64-9.52%
Other theft92.39800.00%
Shoplifting71.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.64233.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.26-47.06%
Drugs51.13150.00%
Public order40.63100.00%
Shoplifting40.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour172.6441.67%
Vehicle crime42.140.00%
Shoplifting40.50100.00%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Public order20.25100.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.925.88%
Anti-social behaviour122.27-52.00%
Other theft61.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Bicycle theft40.50-42.86%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-60.00%
Shoplifting20.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.5725.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.15-19.05%
Other theft72.14-30.00%
Bicycle theft70.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8866.67%
Shoplifting50.63-54.55%
Public order40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.640.00%
Shoplifting112.520.00%
Other theft101.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Bicycle theft40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 202417
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 202421
January 20249
December 202317
November 202312
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202428
July 202415
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 202420
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
July 20249
June 20247
May 202424
April 202429
March 202427
February 202419
January 202421
December 202321
November 202318
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE2 1BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wretham Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Prince Albert Terrace
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sandyford Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. New Bridge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Dinsdale Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Camden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Brandon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Boyd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Field Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Ingham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Russell Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Shield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Coppice Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rock Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beadnell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Portland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Byron Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Gladstone Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gladstone Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Day Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Archbold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Helmsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Portland Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Chelmsford Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1