NE4 5BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5BP

NE4 5BP, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.61 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE4 postcode area, which has experienced 651 crimes and a crime rate of 14.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE4 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5BP, encompassing approximately 5263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)

NE4 5BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jefferson Place with total crimes: 13
  • Spring Street with total crimes: 9
  • Spring Garden Lane with total crimes: 9

NE4 5BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3522.6152.17%
Violence and sexual offences186.65-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson173.42-22.73%
Shoplifting133.2385.71%
Vehicle crime122.47-40.00%
Public order72.28-22.22%
Other theft51.330.00%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2322.61-39.47%
Criminal damage and arson224.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.1816.67%
Vehicle crime203.99185.71%
Public order93.80-10.00%
Shoplifting71.71600.00%
Other theft51.33-16.67%
Robbery30.950.00%
Burglary30.57-57.14%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.57123.53%
Violence and sexual offences187.22-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson113.4210.00%
Public order102.090.00%
Vehicle crime71.90133.33%
Burglary71.33250.00%
Other theft61.33500.00%
Drugs21.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.63-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour173.61-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson103.2366.67%
Public order101.9011.11%
Drugs41.90-20.00%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-40.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.72-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences264.9444.44%
Public order94.9428.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.71-50.00%
Drugs51.1425.00%
Vehicle crime50.950.00%
Possession of weapons40.950.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.9611.11%
Violence and sexual offences185.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.42-33.33%
Public order72.2816.67%
Vehicle crime51.33150.00%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.5335.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.13-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences183.42-21.74%
Public order63.42500.00%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Shoplifting40.76300.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.3921.05%
Criminal damage and arson234.3764.29%
Anti-social behaviour204.3725.00%
Other theft53.8025.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.3035.71%
Anti-social behaviour163.61-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson143.04133.33%
Public order72.6640.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.83-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences144.94-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson62.66-33.33%
Public order51.14-58.33%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-90.91%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.09-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour285.517.69%
Public order125.3250.00%
Vehicle crime112.28450.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.09-30.77%
Shoplifting91.7180.00%
Drugs41.71100.00%
Other theft40.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.940.00%
Other theft82.470.00%
Public order81.520.00%
Shoplifting51.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246
April 202412
March 202418
February 202423
January 202414
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 202438
June 202417
May 202426
April 202430
March 202427
February 202420
January 202416
December 202326
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202418
June 202419
May 202426
April 202418
March 202418
February 202423
January 202419
December 202314
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 5BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jefferson Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spring Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Garden Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hamilton Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 5. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Walter Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Philip Place
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Monday Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stanton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Liddle Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Beechburn Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Frosterley Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Monday Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Tindal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Mansfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Douglas Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1