NE42 5QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE42 5QY

NE42 5QY, Northumberland has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.36 per 1,000 population. This NE42 5QY 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 5QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE42 5QY, encompassing approximately 2304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NE42 5QY 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
  • Kepwell Bank Top with total crimes: 4

NE42 5QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.94700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.47-20.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.43-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2860.00%
Shoplifting83.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.47400.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.34-25.00%
Shoplifting21.30-33.33%
Other theft20.87-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.600.00%
Shoplifting31.74200.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.81-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-42.86%
Public order31.7450.00%
Shoplifting11.30-66.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.47133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.04400.00%
Shoplifting32.17200.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 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 offences86.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.4750.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.340.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE42 5QY 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. Kepwell Bank Top
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Broomhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6395
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kepwell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. North Wylam View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Neale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Duckets Dean
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oakfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. John Wesley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rolley Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Tilley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1