NE4 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5JA

NE4 5JA, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.16 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5JA, encompassing approximately 7815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)

NE4 5JA 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 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4423.1612.82%
Violence and sexual offences345.63-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson284.3516.67%
Vehicle crime183.58-25.00%
Shoplifting132.3085.71%
Public order111.66-35.29%
Other theft91.4128.57%
Other crime81.15166.67%
Drugs71.0275.00%
Burglary50.90-16.67%
Robbery20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour395.63-15.22%
Vehicle crime244.9971.43%
Criminal damage and arson243.0750.00%
Public order173.0741.67%
Other theft72.18-36.36%
Shoplifting70.90250.00%
Burglary60.90-33.33%
Drugs40.77-42.86%
Robbery40.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Other crime30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4621.2458.62%
Violence and sexual offences445.8910.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.6314.29%
Vehicle crime142.05133.33%
Public order121.79-14.29%
Other theft111.54175.00%
Burglary91.4180.00%
Drugs71.15-12.50%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.26-60.00%
Other crime20.26-60.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.79-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour295.12-36.96%
Criminal damage and arson143.7127.27%
Public order141.797.69%
Drugs81.7914.29%
Vehicle crime61.0220.00%
Other crime50.77400.00%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Burglary50.64150.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Other theft40.64-42.86%
Theft from the person20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.71104.00%
Anti-social behaviour466.5321.05%
Public order135.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.66-42.11%
Other theft71.41-12.50%
Drugs70.90-22.22%
Possession of weapons50.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-28.57%
Theft from the person30.64200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3816.2522.58%
Violence and sexual offences254.86-45.65%
Criminal damage and arson193.20-20.83%
Public order132.4330.00%
Drugs91.66125.00%
Other theft81.15-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.0275.00%
Burglary50.90-16.67%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.8919.23%
Criminal damage and arson243.97-7.69%
Public order103.07400.00%
Other theft91.2812.50%
Burglary61.150.00%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Vehicle crime40.51100.00%
Shoplifting40.51300.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.1243.75%
Anti-social behaviour265.8923.81%
Criminal damage and arson263.3330.00%
Other theft83.3333.33%
Burglary61.02200.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Public order20.38-86.67%
Vehicle crime20.26-71.43%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.5910.34%
Anti-social behaviour214.09-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson202.69100.00%
Public order152.56150.00%
Vehicle crime71.92250.00%
Other theft60.9050.00%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Other crime30.3850.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3312.67-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences294.22-39.58%
Criminal damage and arson103.71-16.67%
Public order61.28-57.14%
Burglary50.77150.00%
Other theft40.64-33.33%
Drugs20.51-80.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.47-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour366.140.00%
Vehicle crime154.61400.00%
Public order141.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.79-42.86%
Drugs101.54233.33%
Shoplifting101.28100.00%
Other theft61.28-40.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5720.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour367.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.610.00%
Public order142.690.00%
Other theft101.790.00%
Shoplifting51.280.00%
Other crime40.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Possession of weapons30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 202416
June 202414
May 202411
April 202419
March 202424
February 202426
January 202420
December 202310
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
February 20242
January 202415
December 20236
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202444
July 202444
June 202440
May 202451
April 202425
March 202446
February 202446
January 202432
December 202329
November 202348
October 202357

A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 202446
June 202429
May 202446
April 202438
March 202431
February 202426
January 202421
December 202333
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 202315
October 20233

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 5JA 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. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Walter Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Northcote Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kingsley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dilston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Tamworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stanton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lancaster Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Quarry Bank Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Anglesey Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1