LEIGHTON STREET, NE33 3BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE33 3BT

LEIGHTON STREET, NE33 3BT, South Tyneside has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This NE33 3BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE33 postcode area, which has experienced 560 crimes and a crime rate of 21.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE33 3BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE33 3BT, encompassing approximately 5286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

NE33 3BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baltic Court with total crimes: 8
  • Dartford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Greenside Drift with total crimes: 5

LEIGHTON STREET, NE33 3BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.27450.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-46.15%
Public order61.32500.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Shoplifting20.57-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5185.71%
Anti-social behaviour122.46-7.69%
Shoplifting92.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.19-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.27-13.33%
Shoplifting122.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-58.82%
Public order51.320.00%
Other theft40.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.2287.50%
Shoplifting82.84-42.86%
Public order51.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-33.33%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%

In April 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 offences1711.1621.43%
Shoplifting143.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.5150.00%
Public order61.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5155.56%
Anti-social behaviour142.65-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-42.86%
Shoplifting40.76300.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-71.43%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.84-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7016.67%
Vehicle crime71.32600.00%
Other theft41.32-55.56%
Public order30.760.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.59100.00%
Other theft93.78350.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.7028.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.70100.00%
Shoplifting41.13-20.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour71.89-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.32500.00%
Shoplifting51.1366.67%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-25.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Public order20.38-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.76116.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.469.09%
Public order52.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.57-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences62.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76100.00%
Shoplifting30.76-40.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.840.00%
Vehicle crime62.650.00%
Shoplifting51.130.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 20247
May 202417
April 202417
March 202414
February 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 202313
October 20236
September 202315

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 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 20248
March 202414
February 202415
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202414
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE33 3BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baltic Court
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Dartford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greenside Drift
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Rosa Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ladysmith Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osborne Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lord Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Robert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mozart Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Iolanthe Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fitzpatrick Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chichester Road East
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Milner Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Leighton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hutton Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wardle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Muirfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Readhead Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Horsley Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Westoe Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Tadema Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bents Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sea Winnings Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Marine Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1