BIRTWHISTLE AVENUE, NE31 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE31 2LQ

BIRTWHISTLE AVENUE, NE31 2LQ, South Tyneside has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.40 per 1,000 population. This NE31 2LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE31 postcode area, which has experienced 214 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE31 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE31 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

NE31 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • East View with total crimes: 7
  • Kelly Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 5

BIRTWHISTLE AVENUE, NE31 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.32400.00%
Public order43.5133.33%
Drugs31.41200.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.43150.00%
Public order35.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27100.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1344.44%
Public order54.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.16300.00%
Public order52.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4825.00%
Public order45.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7850.00%
Vehicle crime44.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.81100.00%
Vehicle crime41.41300.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.67-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences62.460.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour97.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.160.00%
Other crime22.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20246
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 202415
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE31 2LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kelly Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bath Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Toner Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lobban Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Birtwistle Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fountains Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lake View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Blue House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chaffinch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wilkinson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Johnston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1