NE26 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE26 1BX

NE26 1BX, Northumberland has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This NE26 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE26 postcode area, which has experienced 149 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE26 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE26 1BX, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

NE26 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Blyth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Starlight Crescent with total crimes: 5

NE26 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA77.78%
Shoplifting9NA-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour6NA20.00%
Public order6NA200.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-70.00%
Other theft2NA-33.33%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13NA8.33%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-44.44%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA100.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA55.56%
Shoplifting12NA140.00%
Anti-social behaviour9NA80.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA28.57%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-28.57%
Shoplifting5NA-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-25.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11NA120.00%
Violence and sexual offences7NA16.67%
Anti-social behaviour7NA-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9NA350.00%
Violence and sexual offences6NA-33.33%
Shoplifting5NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA28.57%
Public order4NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-71.43%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour7NA16.67%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour6NA100.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Other theft1NA-80.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-40.00%
Other theft5NA400.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA0.00%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
January 20241
October 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE26 1BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Blyth Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Starlight Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rothley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Whitfield Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coronation Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mindrum Way
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mitford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ambleside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1