ST MATTHEWS LANE, NE42 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42 5JR

ST MATTHEWS LANE, NE42 5JR, Northumberland has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This NE42 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE42 5JR, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE42 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 7
  • Highfield with total crimes: 3
  • Oakfield Terrace with total crimes: 2

ST MATTHEWS LANE, NE42 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.65-21.43%
Shoplifting25.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-25.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Shoplifting31.38200.00%
Other theft11.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.14-50.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6866.67%
Public order32.3050.00%
Shoplifting31.38200.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.360.00%
Public order24.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.14-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-60.00%
Shoplifting21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1011.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.60-40.00%
Public order22.76100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 offences1010.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.60150.00%
Shoplifting32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-75.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310
August 20234
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Highfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Oakfield Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Mathews Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6395
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Kepwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wesley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hillcrest Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Drawback Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Drawback
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cameron Road
    Total1
    Public order1