NE2 2AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE2 2AS

NE2 2AS, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This NE2 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE2 2AS, encompassing approximately 7696 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE2 2AS area, explore the NE2 2AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

NE2 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Queen'S Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Avenue West with total crimes: 4

NE2 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.96550.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.38116.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.69233.33%
Shoplifting61.300.00%
Other theft40.78100.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.55-33.33%
Shoplifting60.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-60.00%
Public order40.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Burglary30.39-75.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary126.76-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour101.56-65.52%
Violence and sexual offences91.300.00%
Other theft61.1750.00%
Vehicle crime40.78100.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-81.82%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.04-32.56%
Burglary143.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.82-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences91.43125.00%
Public order51.1725.00%
Other theft40.65-42.86%
Shoplifting40.52-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.99258.33%
Criminal damage and arson165.59700.00%
Shoplifting92.0850.00%
Other theft71.1740.00%
Vehicle crime70.9116.67%
Bicycle theft50.910.00%
Burglary40.65-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.52-42.86%
Public order40.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.11-57.14%
Burglary71.56250.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.91-36.36%
Shoplifting60.91100.00%
Vehicle crime60.78-57.14%
Other theft50.780.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-33.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.74-17.65%
Vehicle crime143.6455.56%
Violence and sexual offences111.82-21.43%
Other theft51.4366.67%
Public order30.65200.00%
Shoplifting30.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-40.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.78112.50%
Violence and sexual offences144.4240.00%
Shoplifting91.82350.00%
Vehicle crime91.17-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Other theft30.39-40.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.13-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2210.00340.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.86-40.74%
Violence and sexual offences102.08-9.09%
Public order81.3033.33%
Other theft51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.6525.00%
Bicycle theft30.6550.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Shoplifting20.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.22-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences113.51-26.67%
Public order61.43-14.29%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.78-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-33.33%
Other theft30.52-25.00%
Other crime30.39200.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.56-61.84%
Vehicle crime163.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences152.08-31.82%
Public order71.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Shoplifting60.78-40.00%
Other theft40.7833.33%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7618.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences229.870.00%
Shoplifting102.860.00%
Public order81.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 202411
May 202416
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
July 202410
June 202429
May 202443
April 202412
March 202428
February 202434
January 202416
December 202327
November 202329
October 202376

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 202422
December 20235
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE2 2AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Queen'S Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Holly Avenue West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Otterburn Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gowan Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kingsland
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Grosvenor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Valley View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grosvenor Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cavendish Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Acorn Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Jesmond Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Norham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Osborne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Princess Mary Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grosvenor Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. West Jesmond
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Henshelwood Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Manor House Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sanderson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Devonshire Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Coniston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Larkspur Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Lily Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Tankerville Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Osborne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1