KIRKWOOD DRIVE, NE3 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 3AU

KIRKWOOD DRIVE, NE3 3AU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This NE3 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 3AU, encompassing approximately 3514 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE3 3AU area, explore the NE3 3AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NE3 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balmain Road with total crimes: 6
  • Studdon Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkwood Drive with total crimes: 3

KIRKWOOD DRIVE, NE3 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5342.86%
Public order82.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.71500.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8211.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.85-30.00%
Public order41.99100.00%
Shoplifting31.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 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 offences1011.10-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.8580.00%
Shoplifting62.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.24-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.55-50.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.11-16.67%
Public order42.850.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0936.36%
Anti-social behaviour124.2750.00%
Public order43.410.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.53-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.13166.67%
Shoplifting52.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Public order41.42-20.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.68-20.00%
Public order53.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2515.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.27150.00%
Shoplifting31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-75.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.24-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.70-46.67%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.24114.29%
Violence and sexual offences144.27-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.980.00%
Public order41.1433.33%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.990.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202416
May 202425
April 202415
March 202411
February 202412
January 202415
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE3 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Balmain Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Studdon Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Kirkwood Drive
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westwood Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Somersby Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Madron Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bodley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Anfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Carnforth Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sherringham Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hartburn Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Halewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trowbridge Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Quentin Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Shandon Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Columbia Grange
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stapeley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Beadnell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1