THE HIGHGATE, NE3 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 4LS

THE HIGHGATE, NE3 4LS, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This NE3 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 4LS, encompassing approximately 3792 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

NE3 4LS 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 HIGHGATE, NE3 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.16-30.00%
Public order71.8540.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.64-10.00%
Public order52.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Shoplifting30.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.910.00%
Shoplifting62.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-28.57%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.6416.67%
Public order21.850.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.69200.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 offences75.80-46.15%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.38-13.33%
Shoplifting53.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-62.50%
Burglary30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7015.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11100.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.178.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.4333.33%
Shoplifting41.05100.00%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences127.659.09%
Public order53.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.06-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.90200.00%
Public order32.370.00%

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 offences156.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.96-40.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
March 202413
February 202415
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 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
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 4LS 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. Kirkwood Drive
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brigham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westwood Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mountfield Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Carnforth Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sherringham Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Falkland Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rokeby Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Riding
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Halewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mansell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bygate Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Birnham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burnfoot Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Earsdon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1