NE42 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42 5LJ

NE42 5LJ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This NE42 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE42 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1042 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE42 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 7
  • Highfield with total crimes: 3
  • St Mathews Lane with total crimes: 1

NE42 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson29.60100.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7266.67%
Public order14.800.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.68-25.00%
Shoplifting22.88100.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Public order13.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.84-71.43%
Public order11.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.5675.00%
Public order16.720.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.760.00%
Other theft14.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7225.00%
Other crime14.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.760.00%
Other theft13.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences49.600.00%
Public order23.84100.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.800.00%
Public order13.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

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 1 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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE42 5LJ 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. St Mathews Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillcrest Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Moor Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Drawback Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Drawback
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1