NE42 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42 5EX

NE42 5EX, Northumberland has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This NE42 5EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE42 postcode area, which has experienced 72 crimes and a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE42 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE42 5EX, encompassing approximately 1992 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE42 5EX area, explore the NE42 5EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

NE42 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Wylam Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Broomhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

NE42 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Shoplifting12.51-83.33%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 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 offences1014.0642.86%
Shoplifting65.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Burglary22.51100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.51-28.57%
Other theft32.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.54-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-50.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.02-45.45%
Other theft43.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.04175.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.52150.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.52-60.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%

In December 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 offences1010.0442.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.02-33.33%
Public order22.010.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01300.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-40.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0542.86%
Anti-social behaviour55.02-28.57%
Other theft42.51300.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-85.71%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.55-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences73.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.51133.33%
Public order23.510.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.520.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. West Wylam Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Broomhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parkwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Victoria Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Horsley View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Copse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stancley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. School Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bells Lonnen
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. North Wylam View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1