MELROSE VILLAS, NE22 5UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE22 5UU

MELROSE VILLAS, NE22 5UU, Northumberland has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.37 per 1,000 population. This NE22 5UU 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 5UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE22 5UU, encompassing approximately 2905 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

NE22 5UU 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 VILLAS, NE22 5UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.3721.43%
Shoplifting115.8522.22%
Violence and sexual offences93.79-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.10-27.27%
Other theft72.750.00%
Public order72.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.0327.27%
Criminal damage and arson114.8222.22%
Violence and sexual offences103.79-54.55%
Shoplifting93.44-35.71%
Other theft73.1075.00%
Public order72.41-41.67%
Other crime22.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.19214.29%
Shoplifting147.57366.67%
Public order124.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.13-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.7980.00%
Other theft43.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.4618.18%
Public order84.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.75-61.11%
Other theft52.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-37.50%
Shoplifting31.72-25.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.9328.57%
Anti-social behaviour116.20175.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.79300.00%
Other theft62.75200.00%
Shoplifting42.07-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Public order21.38-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.11-12.50%
Shoplifting114.82120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7933.33%
Public order31.38200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3645.45%
Shoplifting55.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1212.399.09%
Violence and sexual offences114.1310.00%
Shoplifting43.79-20.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.46-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.79120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.79-28.57%
Shoplifting53.440.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.7787.50%
Violence and sexual offences145.16-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson54.8225.00%
Possession of weapons21.720.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.69-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.1890.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.54-11.11%
Public order62.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.44-18.18%
Shoplifting33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

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 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202422
June 20247
May 202418
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411
January 202410
December 202314
November 202319
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 202412
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE22 5UU 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. Wallington Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Jubilee Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Delaval Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Lumley Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Mansion Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edward Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. West Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ravensworth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blagdon Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Woburn Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Melrose Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. George Road
    Total1
    Public order1