PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42 5AQ

PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AQ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.62 per 1,000 population. This NE42 5AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE42 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE42 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE42 5AQ, encompassing approximately 2609 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

NE42 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Biverfield Road with total crimes: 6

PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.90366.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.36-42.86%
Public order31.530.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.38-87.50%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.5615.38%
Shoplifting85.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.07133.33%
Public order32.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 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 offences139.96-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour34.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.4960.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.13150.00%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Shoplifting21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2025.00%
Public order43.830.00%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-75.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%

In April 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 behaviour89.96-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences83.07-46.67%
Public order43.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-57.14%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.75133.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.36133.33%
Shoplifting32.68200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.81-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 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 offences117.66-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.36-25.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences108.43-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1413.0327.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8350.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248
March 202415
February 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 202310
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE42 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wesley Terrace
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Biverfield Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kepwell Bank Top
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Orchard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Broomhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B6395
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cheviot View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Neale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Oakfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. John Wesley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Drawback
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1