NE2 4NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE2 4NX

NE2 4NX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.55 per 1,000 population. This NE2 4NX 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 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE2 4NX, encompassing approximately 3134 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE2 4NX area, explore the NE2 4NX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (257.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE2 4NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jefferson Place with total crimes: 13
  • Monday Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • New Mills with total crimes: 5

NE2 4NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.55257.14%
Criminal damage and arson107.980.00%
Public order53.19150.00%
Vehicle crime41.60-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-55.56%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1014.04233.33%
Vehicle crime103.19900.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.19-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.87-70.83%
Bicycle theft22.23100.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.66-21.43%
Burglary43.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other theft20.96-60.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.367.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.47-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.55-16.67%
Other theft51.60150.00%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Public order31.28-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.91-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences134.15-7.14%
Burglary64.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91200.00%
Public order61.9120.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.47-12.50%
Public order54.4766.67%
Burglary31.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.99166.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.1011.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.19-30.00%
Burglary32.2350.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.64-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1013.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.87-25.00%
Drugs41.91300.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.44-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.87-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.5550.00%
Vehicle crime61.91500.00%
Other theft31.91-40.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.80-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.5111.11%
Other theft53.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-85.71%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.8312.50%
Vehicle crime72.87600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2333.33%
Other theft41.28300.00%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Public order10.96-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.57-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-33.33%
Public order42.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.870.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20247
July 202424
June 20248
May 202413
April 202414
March 202416
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE2 4NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jefferson Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monday Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cross Morpeth Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fountain Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Dunn'S Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Richardson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dairy Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Belle Grove West
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Morpeth Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Monday Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1