NE4 5DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5DA

NE4 5DA, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.02 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5DA 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 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5DA, encompassing approximately 6309 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)

NE4 5DA 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 5DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4119.0236.67%
Criminal damage and arson186.50-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences172.85-32.00%
Shoplifting132.6985.71%
Vehicle crime112.06-47.62%
Public order61.74-33.33%
Other theft50.950.00%
Drugs40.79100.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.08-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences254.7531.58%
Criminal damage and arson223.96144.44%
Vehicle crime213.49162.50%
Public order93.33-25.00%
Shoplifting71.43600.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Burglary30.63-62.50%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4217.5975.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.66-9.52%
Public order123.019.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.90-18.18%
Burglary81.43300.00%
Vehicle crime81.27100.00%
Other theft51.27400.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs20.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.06-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.80-22.22%
Public order113.3337.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.7483.33%
Drugs81.74100.00%
Vehicle crime41.27-20.00%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.42-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences274.7568.75%
Public order84.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.95-16.67%
Drugs40.79-33.33%
Other theft30.63-57.14%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3515.226.06%
Violence and sexual offences165.55-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.54-36.84%
Public order81.9014.29%
Other theft71.27133.33%
Vehicle crime61.11200.00%
Drugs60.95200.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3315.6957.14%
Violence and sexual offences235.2315.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.65-17.39%
Public order73.01250.00%
Shoplifting51.11400.00%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Burglary30.48200.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2312.5253.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.6510.53%
Violence and sexual offences203.335.26%
Other theft43.17-33.33%
Public order20.63-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.32-33.33%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.685.56%
Anti-social behaviour193.01-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson153.01114.29%
Public order92.3880.00%
Other theft61.43200.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons30.48200.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3311.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.23-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.85-50.00%
Public order51.11-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Other theft20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.16-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3320.6010.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.23-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson145.07-6.67%
Public order122.2220.00%
Shoplifting101.90100.00%
Vehicle crime81.58300.00%
Other theft51.27-50.00%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.32-60.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.750.00%
Other theft102.380.00%
Public order101.580.00%
Shoplifting51.580.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202419
June 202421
May 202427
April 202416
March 202423
February 202420
January 202419
December 202318
November 202332
October 202342

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 202442
June 202424
May 202430
April 202435
March 202433
February 202421
January 202419
December 202333
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 202412
March 202419
February 202423
January 202415
December 20237
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 5DA 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. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Philip Place
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Monday Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Worley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cross Villa Place No 5
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cookson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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