CROFT ROAD, NE24 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE24 2EP

CROFT ROAD, NE24 2EP, Northumberland has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.10 per 1,000 population. This NE24 2EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE24 postcode area, which has experienced 487 crimes and a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE24 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE24 2EP, encompassing approximately 3912 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE24 2EP area, explore the NE24 2EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

NE24 2EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1328 with total crimes: 11
  • Carlton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Back Croft Road with total crimes: 5

CROFT ROAD, NE24 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.10-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour164.86-27.27%
Shoplifting94.09-10.00%
Burglary72.30250.00%
Other theft31.79-40.00%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.47-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour227.4137.50%
Shoplifting105.62-28.57%
Public order62.56200.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.477.14%
Anti-social behaviour167.67-42.86%
Shoplifting144.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.58125.00%
Other theft42.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2823.00-44.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.16-17.65%
Shoplifting107.1625.00%
Other theft72.56133.33%
Burglary51.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-20.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5031.1851.52%
Violence and sexual offences3412.7817.24%
Shoplifting88.6933.33%
Vehicle crime82.04166.67%
Public order62.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-16.67%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Burglary30.77-62.50%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3324.7910.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.43-27.50%
Burglary87.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.0420.00%
Public order61.53-14.29%
Shoplifting61.53-33.33%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Robbery20.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.0937.93%
Anti-social behaviour3010.223.45%
Shoplifting97.67200.00%
Public order72.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.47-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour297.4193.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.41100.00%
Burglary42.04300.00%
Shoplifting31.02-40.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.51-85.71%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.4711.76%
Anti-social behaviour159.71-46.43%
Drugs73.8340.00%
Shoplifting51.79-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.0233.33%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.3054.55%
Anti-social behaviour288.69-24.32%
Shoplifting167.16166.67%
Drugs54.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-16.67%
Public order31.28-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3723.2660.87%
Violence and sexual offences229.46-43.59%
Public order85.6214.29%
Shoplifting62.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.53-40.00%
Other theft51.5366.67%
Vehicle crime21.28-71.43%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.880.00%
Public order72.560.00%
Vehicle crime71.790.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202430
June 202428
May 202434
April 202429
March 202440
February 202429
January 202438
December 202334
November 202322
October 202339

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202416
June 202428
May 202450
April 202433
March 202430
February 202429
January 202415
December 202328
November 202337
October 202323

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 202316
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE24 2EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B1328
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carlton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Back Croft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Haughton Terrace
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Robert Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Blyth Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Forster Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Union Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Richard Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crofton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lighthouse Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Post Office Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Horton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Collingwood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coburg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. William Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Bishopton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Briarwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Arcadia Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1