THE WEST RIG, NE3 4LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 4LR

THE WEST RIG, NE3 4LR, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This NE3 4LR 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 4LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 4LR, encompassing approximately 3769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE3 4LR area, explore the NE3 4LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE3 4LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balmain Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brigham Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Millgrove View with total crimes: 4

THE WEST RIG, NE3 4LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0237.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.920.00%
Public order51.86150.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.63-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.1266.67%
Shoplifting41.33300.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.57-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-50.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.69114.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.98200.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-46.15%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.378.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.45-62.50%
Burglary30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12150.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.169.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.18100.00%
Public order31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9010.00%
Public order52.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.6533.33%
Public order31.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.980.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202415
April 20247
March 202413
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

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
February 20241

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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE3 4LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Balmain Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brigham Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millgrove View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brigham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westwood Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mountfield Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Carnforth Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Falkland Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rokeby Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Riding
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Halewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mansell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bygate Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Birnham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burnfoot Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Earsdon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1