BALKWELL AVENUE, NE29 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE29 7JL

BALKWELL AVENUE, NE29 7JL, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This NE29 7JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE29 postcode area, which has experienced 584 crimes and a crime rate of 16.37 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE29 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE29 7JL, encompassing approximately 4042 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE29 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bawtry Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Burt Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Balkwell Green with total crimes: 4

BALKWELL AVENUE, NE29 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8713.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.730.00%
Public order61.73200.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.66-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour73.710.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.395.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7366.67%
Other crime41.24300.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.45133.33%
Burglary51.730.00%
Public order41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson96.4328.57%
Violence and sexual offences62.23-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.96233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.47250.00%
Other theft41.730.00%
Public order40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.93-36.36%
Other theft43.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3710.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.44-12.50%
Public order61.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-28.57%
Burglary31.240.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.13-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour84.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.98250.00%
Public order61.7320.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.13-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour65.69100.00%
Public order51.48150.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-71.43%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.6218.18%
Criminal damage and arson76.43-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.730.00%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-70.00%
Shoplifting20.74-75.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.470.00%
Shoplifting81.980.00%
Public order61.980.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202415
June 202419
May 202418
April 20246
March 202416
February 202414
January 202422
December 202320
November 202323
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20238

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE29 7JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bawtry Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Burt Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Balkwell Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bellister Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Quadrant
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Norham Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Amble Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glendower Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Craster Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stamfordham Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Knarsdale Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alnwick Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Harnham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Plessey Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Tosson Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Biddlestone Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Alnmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Beadnell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Horsham Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Meadow View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingsbridge Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Oswin Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Verne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Denton Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1