HIGHBURN, NE23 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE23 6AZ

HIGHBURN, NE23 6AZ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This NE23 6AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE23 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE23 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE23 6AZ, encompassing approximately 2030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE23 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leyburn Court with total crimes: 8
  • Lancastrian Road with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Way with total crimes: 2

HIGHBURN, NE23 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.3666.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-33.33%
Public order31.9750.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.88600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.45400.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4650.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.88233.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.930.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.420.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.96-62.50%
Public order11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.940.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
September 20235

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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE23 6AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leyburn Court
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lancastrian Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Alexandra Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Doxford Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Minting Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Melkridge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hareside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1