PORTLAND MEWS, NE2 1RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE2 1RW

PORTLAND MEWS, NE2 1RW, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This NE2 1RW 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 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE2 1RW, encompassing approximately 7334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

NE2 1RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wretham Place with total crimes: 15
  • Sandyford Road with total crimes: 12
  • Jesmond with total crimes: 5

PORTLAND MEWS, NE2 1RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.41155.56%
Violence and sexual offences153.14-34.78%
Shoplifting72.05-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.95500.00%
Public order40.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.04109.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.14-18.18%
Shoplifting81.230.00%
Public order51.0925.00%
Other theft40.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.82-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences111.5010.00%
Shoplifting81.50100.00%
Other theft61.0920.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Vehicle crime40.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.95-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences101.64-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson71.3640.00%
Other theft50.9525.00%
Shoplifting40.68-50.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-50.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.23-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour143.0040.00%
Shoplifting81.91-46.67%
Vehicle crime61.09500.00%
Public order50.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68400.00%
Burglary40.6833.33%
Other theft40.55100.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.68-3.12%
Shoplifting154.23-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.05-16.67%
Public order41.360.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.4152.38%
Shoplifting164.36128.57%
Anti-social behaviour122.18-52.00%
Vehicle crime71.6475.00%
Other theft50.95-28.57%
Public order40.680.00%
Drugs40.55100.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.45257.14%
Violence and sexual offences213.4110.53%
Other theft72.86133.33%
Shoplifting70.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-44.44%
Public order40.680.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.5550.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9111.76%
Criminal damage and arson92.59125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.23-65.00%
Vehicle crime50.95-28.57%
Public order40.68100.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.7317.65%
Violence and sexual offences172.73-15.00%
Vehicle crime72.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Other theft20.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.95-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour172.73-32.00%
Other theft82.3214.29%
Vehicle crime71.09-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-20.00%
Shoplifting30.55-40.00%
Other crime30.4150.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.27-33.33%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.684.17%
Violence and sexual offences223.410.00%
Vehicle crime113.0057.14%
Other theft71.50-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Shoplifting50.68-37.50%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.270.00%
Other theft83.000.00%
Shoplifting81.090.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410
March 202412
February 202425
January 20247
December 202320
November 202317
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202411
June 202410
May 202422
April 202431
March 202432
February 202421
January 202419
December 202317
November 202320
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 202415
March 202416
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wretham Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sandyford Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jesmond
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dinsdale Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Camden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Goldspink Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Brandon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Amble Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stratford Grove West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Shield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Coppice Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rock Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beadnell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Byron Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Gladstone Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gladstone Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Day Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Eslington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Archbold Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Helmsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portland Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Granville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chelmsford Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1