WELFORD AVENUE, NE3 3UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 3UX

WELFORD AVENUE, NE3 3UX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This NE3 3UX 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 3UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 3UX, encompassing approximately 3518 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE3 3UX area, explore the NE3 3UX 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 (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE3 3UX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Souter Road with total crimes: 9
  • Leagreen Court with total crimes: 3
  • Guyzance Avenue with total crimes: 2

WELFORD AVENUE, NE3 3UX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8111.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.27100.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.10125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.990.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.1214.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.27-55.56%
Other theft31.140.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.41-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.56-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.99150.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.980.00%
Public order42.84-20.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.5311.11%
Violence and sexual offences102.8466.67%
Public order52.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour95.97800.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Shoplifting11.14-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.12-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.55200.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.24-42.86%
Other theft52.270.00%
Shoplifting41.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.530.00%
Public order43.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 202416
December 20236
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202412
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Souter Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Leagreen Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Guyzance Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. South Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mitford Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carrfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Matfen Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Craster Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wansbeck Road South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holystone Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Amble Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Beadnell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hutton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. George Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Whalton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1