SOUTHLEIGH, NE26 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE26 2AQ

SOUTHLEIGH, NE26 2AQ, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.77 per 1,000 population. This NE26 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE26 2AQ, encompassing approximately 3723 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE26 2AQ area, explore the NE26 2AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

NE26 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Ocean View with total crimes: 10
  • Whitley Bay with total crimes: 9

SOUTHLEIGH, NE26 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.77-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour135.37-31.58%
Public order53.49-28.57%
Shoplifting51.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.87123.08%
Anti-social behaviour197.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.10200.00%
Public order72.4275.00%
Other crime21.88100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Shoplifting20.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.10-51.85%
Shoplifting63.49500.00%
Other theft51.61-16.67%
Public order41.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-70.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.6312.50%
Anti-social behaviour197.25-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.10100.00%
Public order72.69-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.88200.00%
Other theft61.610.00%
Burglary51.6125.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.41-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour206.4553.85%
Public order85.37100.00%
Other theft62.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6166.67%
Burglary41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.68127.78%
Anti-social behaviour1311.0118.18%
Other theft53.4966.67%
Public order41.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Shoplifting30.81-25.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.38-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour114.83-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9550.00%
Public order62.4250.00%
Shoplifting41.6133.33%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.1445.45%
Anti-social behaviour208.5981.82%
Criminal damage and arson65.37-40.00%
Public order41.61-33.33%
Shoplifting31.07-40.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.91-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.95100.00%
Other theft62.6920.00%
Public order61.6150.00%
Shoplifting51.610.00%
Burglary31.34-25.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.9583.33%
Anti-social behaviour198.86-13.64%
Other theft55.1066.67%
Shoplifting51.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.34-37.50%
Public order41.34-50.00%
Burglary41.0733.33%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2220.4110.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.91-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.83100.00%
Public order82.15300.00%
Bicycle theft62.15500.00%
Other theft31.61-57.14%
Burglary30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.590.00%
Other theft75.370.00%
Shoplifting61.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202419
June 202419
May 202420
April 202413
March 202411
February 202420
January 202411
December 202319
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202413
June 202427
May 202424
April 202441
March 202418
February 202432
January 202422
December 202333
November 202318
October 202332

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE26 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ocean View
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Whitley Bay
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. York Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Roxburgh Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Brook Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. North Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Laburnum Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1