NE3 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 3AZ

NE3 3AZ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This NE3 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 3AZ, encompassing approximately 3187 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NE3 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coquet Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

NE3 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.8866.67%
Public order21.570.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2250.00%
Shoplifting42.82-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.820.00%
Public order51.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.98100.00%
Shoplifting93.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.820.00%
Public order51.8866.67%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Shoplifting31.25-70.00%
Public order30.94-25.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.37100.00%
Shoplifting103.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1433.33%
Vehicle crime42.51100.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Other theft41.25-20.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-25.00%
Other theft51.88400.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.710.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.16166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Shoplifting30.94200.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.710.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.670.00%
Other theft54.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coquet Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent Farm Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Archibald Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hedley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Regent Road North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Harewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Knightsbridge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Marlborough Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Holystone Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Amble Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1