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

Overview of Crime in NE22 5LL

MELROSE AVENUE, NE22 5LL, Northumberland has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.42 per 1,000 population. This NE22 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE22 5LL, encompassing approximately 1493 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE22 5LL area, explore the NE22 5LL 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)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NE22 5LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Jubilee Mews with total crimes: 3

MELROSE AVENUE, NE22 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1121.4222.22%
Public order57.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.73-25.00%
Other theft36.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1229.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.0383.33%
Public order87.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.0233.33%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.050.00%
Public order54.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.02300.00%
Shoplifting32.68-72.73%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.73120.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.36-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.06120.00%
Shoplifting57.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.35200.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson813.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.36-16.67%
Shoplifting43.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.060.00%
Shoplifting54.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-57.14%
Public order22.01100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.0775.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.02150.00%
Possession of weapons23.350.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Public order11.34-75.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.41150.00%
Public order46.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Drugs11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.37300.00%
Shoplifting32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-33.33%
Drugs11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
May 20243
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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 5LL postcode area is presented below.

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