NE42 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42 5DH

NE42 5DH, Northumberland has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This NE42 5DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE42 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE42 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE42 5DH, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

NE42 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 12
  • Oakfield Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Dene Street with total crimes: 3

NE42 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1512.427.14%
Shoplifting84.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.61133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.2933.33%
Public order31.31200.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences148.50-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 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 offences1510.1336.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.9050.00%
Other theft31.9650.00%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences118.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.59-50.00%
Shoplifting31.31200.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.82-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour82.94-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-66.67%
Public order30.9850.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.23160.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.25200.00%
Shoplifting32.94200.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.88-23.08%
Public order23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5230.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.25-25.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.2733.33%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-75.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 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 offences119.4822.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.5933.33%
Other theft32.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.940.00%
Other theft41.960.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202414
June 202415
May 202411
April 20249
March 202416
February 202415
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 202413
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 2. Oakfield Terrace
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Dene Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. West Wylam Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Biverfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B6395
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rolley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cheviot View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Homedale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Stancley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Neale Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1