NE3 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 1AU

NE3 1AU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This NE3 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE3 postcode area, which has experienced 359 crimes and a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE3 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 1AU, encompassing approximately 4093 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE3 1AU area, explore the NE3 1AU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE3 1AU area, visit the NE3 1AU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE3 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balmoral Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 4
  • St James Street with total crimes: 4

NE3 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.60166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.9533.33%
Public order31.95200.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.11-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

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 offences97.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-40.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.22-50.00%
Public order31.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-77.78%
Shoplifting20.49-50.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.44200.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Shoplifting40.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1120.00%
Public order41.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.60-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences51.71400.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-25.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.4028.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-83.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 behaviour75.6275.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
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 NE3 1AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Balmoral Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St James Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Christon Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Windsor Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ridgewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Belle Vue Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spital Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wolveleigh Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Beaumont Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Back Beaumont Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hollywood Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cheswick Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1