NE4 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5BW

NE4 5BW, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.11 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5BW, encompassing approximately 6016 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE4 5BW area, explore the NE4 5BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)

NE4 5BW 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 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3621.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.98-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson173.16-29.17%
Vehicle crime152.83-34.78%
Shoplifting132.4985.71%
Public order72.16-22.22%
Drugs51.16150.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Other crime40.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.2713.04%
Criminal damage and arson244.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.99-38.46%
Vehicle crime233.99187.50%
Public order93.82-25.00%
Shoplifting71.50600.00%
Other theft51.16-28.57%
Robbery40.830.00%
Burglary40.66-42.86%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.1195.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.48-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson123.829.09%
Public order121.9920.00%
Vehicle crime81.99100.00%
Burglary71.33250.00%
Other theft71.16250.00%
Other crime21.16-33.33%
Drugs20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.12-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour204.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson113.3257.14%
Public order101.8311.11%
Vehicle crime41.66-20.00%
Drugs40.66-33.33%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.6278.95%
Anti-social behaviour285.65-15.15%
Public order94.6528.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-56.25%
Drugs61.160.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Possession of weapons40.83300.00%
Other theft30.66-40.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.1222.22%
Violence and sexual offences195.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.16-20.00%
Public order72.660.00%
Drugs61.16200.00%
Vehicle crime51.00150.00%
Other theft50.8325.00%
Burglary30.83-25.00%
Shoplifting10.50-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson204.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.32-34.48%
Public order73.16133.33%
Burglary41.16-20.00%
Other theft40.66-20.00%
Shoplifting40.66300.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.9626.09%
Criminal damage and arson254.8247.06%
Anti-social behaviour214.1610.53%
Other theft53.49-16.67%
Burglary50.83400.00%
Public order30.83-57.14%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2953.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.82-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson173.16142.86%
Public order72.8340.00%
Other theft61.16100.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.47-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.49-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson72.49-41.67%
Public order51.16-58.33%
Burglary40.83300.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-91.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.44-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour305.4811.11%
Public order124.990.00%
Vehicle crime121.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.99-14.29%
Shoplifting101.99100.00%
Other theft61.66-40.00%
Drugs61.00200.00%
Possession of weapons21.00-33.33%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour276.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.490.00%
Public order122.330.00%
Other theft101.990.00%
Shoplifting51.660.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 202416
March 202420
February 202425
January 202417
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 202423
June 202426
May 202434
April 202419
March 202419
February 202429
January 202423
December 202315
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202424
July 202439
June 202420
May 202428
April 202433
March 202427
February 202421
January 202419
December 202327
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 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 202310
October 20235

A total of 10 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 5BW 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. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stanton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Worley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Liddle Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Beechburn Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Frosterley Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Monday Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tindal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1