NE4 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5EN

NE4 5EN, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.00 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5EN, encompassing approximately 8564 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)

NE4 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jefferson Place with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Hamilton Crescent with total crimes: 8

NE4 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5023.0019.05%
Violence and sexual offences385.84-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson304.4425.00%
Vehicle crime233.50-14.81%
Other theft132.6962.50%
Public order111.52-35.29%
Other crime91.28200.00%
Shoplifting81.05166.67%
Drugs60.930.00%
Burglary40.70-42.86%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5623.477.69%
Anti-social behaviour426.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime274.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson243.1550.00%
Public order172.8021.43%
Other theft81.98-38.46%
Burglary70.93-12.50%
Drugs60.82-33.33%
Robbery40.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5221.9518.18%
Anti-social behaviour486.0754.84%
Vehicle crime185.60157.14%
Criminal damage and arson162.1033.33%
Public order141.877.69%
Other theft131.63225.00%
Drugs91.5212.50%
Burglary81.0560.00%
Shoplifting30.93-25.00%
Other crime30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.46-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.14-38.00%
Public order133.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.52-14.29%
Drugs81.4014.29%
Vehicle crime70.9375.00%
Robbery50.82150.00%
Burglary50.5825.00%
Other theft40.58-63.64%
Other crime40.47300.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Theft from the person20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5019.3831.58%
Violence and sexual offences505.8461.29%
Criminal damage and arson145.84-17.65%
Public order131.63-7.14%
Other theft111.5257.14%
Drugs71.28-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.820.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-63.64%
Theft from the person30.47200.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3815.7640.74%
Violence and sexual offences314.44-38.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.62-26.09%
Public order141.9855.56%
Vehicle crime111.63120.00%
Drugs91.2850.00%
Other theft71.05-12.50%
Burglary40.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.814.17%
Anti-social behaviour275.843.85%
Criminal damage and arson233.15-4.17%
Public order92.69125.00%
Other theft81.050.00%
Drugs60.9320.00%
Burglary60.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.70400.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4815.6537.14%
Anti-social behaviour265.608.33%
Criminal damage and arson243.049.09%
Burglary82.80300.00%
Other theft80.9333.33%
Drugs50.9325.00%
Shoplifting50.58400.00%
Public order40.58-75.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.60-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour244.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson222.80120.00%
Public order162.57128.57%
Vehicle crime91.8780.00%
Other theft61.05-14.29%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Other crime30.4750.00%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.66-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences364.20-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson104.20-16.67%
Other theft71.1716.67%
Public order70.82-53.33%
Burglary50.820.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-68.75%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Drugs20.23-80.00%
Other crime20.23-50.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.62-20.31%
Anti-social behaviour385.95-5.00%
Vehicle crime164.44166.67%
Public order151.87-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson121.75-52.00%
Drugs101.40233.33%
Shoplifting61.17-14.29%
Other theft60.70-25.00%
Burglary50.7066.67%
Other crime40.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6421.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson254.670.00%
Public order172.920.00%
Other theft81.980.00%
Shoplifting70.930.00%
Vehicle crime60.820.00%
Other crime40.700.00%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202442
July 202448
June 202431
May 202450
April 202438
March 202427
February 202426
January 202424
December 202336
November 202338
October 202340

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202456
July 202452
June 202444
May 202450
April 202431
March 202450
February 202448
January 202435
December 202336
November 202351
October 202364

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 202416
June 202412
May 202414
April 202417
March 202423
February 202424
January 202422
December 202310
November 202312
October 202325

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202413
May 202413
April 202414
March 20249
February 20244
January 202416
December 20237
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 202418
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
February 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jefferson Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hamilton Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 4. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crossley Terrace
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Philip Place
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Monday Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Croydon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Northcote Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sceptre Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 19. Kingsley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dilston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Tamworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Fenham Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Callerton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stanton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2