NE22 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE22 5LS

NE22 5LS, Northumberland has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This NE22 5LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE22 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE22 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE22 5LS, encompassing approximately 1833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE22 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stead Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Hatfield Chase with total crimes: 5
  • Elenbel Avenue with total crimes: 3

NE22 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.46-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.360.00%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.6412.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.9133.33%
Public order42.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18300.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.18-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.36200.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.1850.00%
Vehicle crime54.910.00%
Public order32.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Robbery21.640.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.18-50.00%
Shoplifting33.27-62.50%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.0033.33%
Shoplifting86.55-20.00%
Other theft44.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.00-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences95.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.9116.67%
Public order53.82150.00%
Possession of weapons12.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.3722.22%
Violence and sexual offences86.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.3620.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.559.09%
Shoplifting96.55-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.7333.33%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1121.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.0083.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.00100.00%
Public order33.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.2837.50%
Violence and sexual offences66.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.27-40.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.190.00%
Shoplifting85.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.730.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20248
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stead Lane
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hatfield Chase
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Elenbel Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mansion Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Poplar Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wanny Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dene View East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1