HIGHBURN, NE23 6BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE23 6BD

HIGHBURN, NE23 6BD, Northumberland has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This NE23 6BD 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 6BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE23 6BD, encompassing approximately 1831 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 (-20.00% decrease)

NE23 6BD 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 6BD 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 arson510.9266.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.73-20.00%
Public order32.1850.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.6466.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.73-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

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 offences78.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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 offences78.74600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.82400.00%
Vehicle crime12.730.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-75.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences46.55-20.00%
Shoplifting32.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.10-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.65150.00%
Public order65.46500.00%
Other theft43.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences46.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences58.7466.67%
Drugs22.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.190.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 NE23 6BD 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
  • 8. Mainstone Close
    Total1
    Other theft1