NE3 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE3 5JU

NE3 5JU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population. This NE3 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE3 5JU, encompassing approximately 2667 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE3 5JU area, explore the NE3 5JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE3 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2

NE3 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3750.00%
Public order32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.50-50.00%
Other theft21.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7560.00%
Shoplifting53.00-44.44%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.12-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3720.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2525.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-20.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-37.50%
Shoplifting41.87-60.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Other theft21.12-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00100.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.00-20.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.250.00%
Shoplifting31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.25400.00%
Shoplifting31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft20.75-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-90.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.870.00%
Other theft63.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE3 5JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hollywood Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Harewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Knightsbridge
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Langholm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grange Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Broadway East
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Marlborough Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Marlborough Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1