KINGS DRIVE, NE26 2JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE26 2JT

KINGS DRIVE, NE26 2JT, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.79 per 1,000 population. This NE26 2JT 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 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE26 2JT, encompassing approximately 3752 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

NE26 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Whitley Bay with total crimes: 9

KINGS DRIVE, NE26 2JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2620.79-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour166.9314.29%
Violence and sexual offences124.26-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson63.20-25.00%
Public order61.60-14.29%
Burglary21.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3625.3271.43%
Violence and sexual offences229.59175.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.73166.67%
Public order72.13133.33%
Other crime21.870.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.4623.53%
Shoplifting215.60425.00%
Vehicle crime85.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.13-69.23%
Public order32.13-50.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.85116.67%
Anti-social behaviour176.936.25%
Vehicle crime84.53700.00%
Public order62.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.600.00%
Other theft51.33-44.44%
Burglary41.33300.00%
Shoplifting41.07-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.0623.08%
Violence and sexual offences124.26-61.29%
Shoplifting103.20100.00%
Other theft92.6750.00%
Public order72.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Possession of weapons21.33100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.5282.35%
Anti-social behaviour138.2685.71%
Other theft63.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-28.57%
Public order51.33-16.67%
Shoplifting51.33-64.29%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Drugs41.33300.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.12-34.62%
Shoplifting144.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.73-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson71.87250.00%
Public order61.87200.00%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Other theft51.33150.00%
Theft from the person21.33100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.9913.04%
Anti-social behaviour166.9360.00%
Shoplifting44.26-66.67%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.269.52%
Shoplifting126.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Public order31.07-40.00%
Burglary20.80-60.00%
Other theft20.53-75.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.1223.53%
Anti-social behaviour125.60-33.33%
Shoplifting93.2050.00%
Other theft82.40166.67%
Burglary52.13400.00%
Public order51.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.07-60.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.39-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences174.80-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson94.53125.00%
Shoplifting62.40-50.00%
Public order61.60100.00%
Bicycle theft51.60400.00%
Other theft31.33-50.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.130.00%
Shoplifting125.060.00%
Other theft63.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202421
June 202417
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 20248
June 202426
May 202412
April 202431
March 202417
February 202426
January 202423
December 202321
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
July 202421
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 202414
February 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting20
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Whitley Bay
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. York Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Roxburgh Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dowling Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. The Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. North Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Marden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Laburnum Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hillheads Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Studley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1