MELROSE AVENUE, NE22 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE22 5LJ

MELROSE AVENUE, NE22 5LJ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.07 per 1,000 population. This NE22 5LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE22 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE22 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE22 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1786 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE22 5LJ area, explore the NE22 5LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE22 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 6

MELROSE AVENUE, NE22 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1124.0722.22%
Other theft66.16-14.29%
Public order63.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.24100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.35-35.71%
Other theft75.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-80.00%
Public order21.12-80.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1433.03366.67%
Violence and sexual offences127.8471.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.7242.86%
Public order105.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.6025.00%
Other theft52.800.00%
Robbery12.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.920.00%
Public order63.92500.00%
Other theft53.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8033.33%
Shoplifting32.24-25.00%
Drugs11.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.6740.00%
Other theft53.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80100.00%
Shoplifting42.24-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.2450.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.55120.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.16-61.54%
Other theft22.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.23116.67%
Shoplifting57.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Public order11.68-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1316.2385.71%
Violence and sexual offences67.28-14.29%
Shoplifting43.36-20.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.9916.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.920.00%
Shoplifting53.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-75.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.72-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson63.92100.00%
Possession of weapons23.360.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order11.12-85.71%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.27225.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.2828.57%
Public order75.04600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.92200.00%
Shoplifting21.68-33.33%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.9233.33%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.520.00%
Other theft43.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 20243
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 202413
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 202313
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE22 5LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen'S Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Jubilee Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mansion Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blagdon Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Elenbel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. River View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melrose Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. George Road
    Total1
    Public order1