DOUGLAS CLOSE, NE34 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE34 8JY

DOUGLAS CLOSE, NE34 8JY, South Tyneside has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This NE34 8JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE34 postcode area, which has experienced 447 crimes and a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE34 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE34 8JY, encompassing approximately 3641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

NE34 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruce Close with total crimes: 5
  • B1298 with total crimes: 5
  • Chesterton Road with total crimes: 2

DOUGLAS CLOSE, NE34 8JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4218.18%
Other theft73.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.06120.00%
Other theft53.0225.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Other crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-77.78%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.9612.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-37.50%
Other theft41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-62.50%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 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 behaviour810.71166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.20166.67%
Other theft42.200.00%
Public order41.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.04-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20400.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In March 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 offences64.94-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-28.57%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.85250.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0427.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.85-75.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences117.14-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.79225.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.5718.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.57-33.33%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.790.00%
Other theft43.020.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 202414
March 20246
February 202414
January 202414
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 202313
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE34 8JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bruce Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B1298
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 3. Chesterton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gaskell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Boswell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Biddick Hall Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Defoe Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Froude Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Constable Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brodie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gerald Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dickens Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. John Reid Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1