THE OVAL, NE24 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE24 4AX

THE OVAL, NE24 4AX, Northumberland has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.51 per 1,000 population. This NE24 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE24 4AX, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE24 4AX area, explore the NE24 4AX 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 (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

NE24 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottingwood Green with total crimes: 10
  • Lily Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

THE OVAL, NE24 4AX 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2627.51116.67%
Violence and sexual offences1510.22-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson115.89-15.38%
Public order44.3233.33%
Shoplifting41.57-60.00%
Other crime31.57-25.00%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.5470.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.6830.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.11-33.33%
Shoplifting104.7211.11%
Other crime43.93300.00%
Public order31.57-40.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1823.1863.64%
Violence and sexual offences107.07-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson103.93100.00%
Shoplifting93.93-10.00%
Public order53.5466.67%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.5022.22%
Violence and sexual offences114.32-26.67%
Shoplifting104.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.93-37.50%
Public order31.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.437.14%
Shoplifting105.89233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.54300.00%
Public order43.140.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3355.56%
Anti-social behaviour125.5071.43%
Public order44.72100.00%
Shoplifting31.57-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.29-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.54250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.75100.00%
Other crime31.57200.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.3660.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.29-40.00%
Burglary23.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.3625.00%
Shoplifting105.890.00%
Public order53.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.15-55.56%
Shoplifting104.72-16.67%
Public order63.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%
Drugs10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.7958.82%
Shoplifting1210.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3620.00%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.72-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour66.68-33.33%
Public order52.36-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.960.00%
Shoplifting41.96-50.00%
Other theft21.57-50.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.250.00%
Shoplifting83.540.00%
Public order73.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Other theft41.960.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 20243
March 202414
February 202416
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 202415
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 202327
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE24 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cottingwood Green
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lily Gardens
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Plessey Old Wagonway
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laverock Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Laverock Hall Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Junction Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Locomotive Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. St Bedes Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newcastle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Horton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Beatrice Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Oval
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cargo Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1