NE4 5RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5RE

NE4 5RE, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.15 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5RE 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 5RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5RE, encompassing approximately 5418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)

NE4 5RE 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 5RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3722.1532.14%
Criminal damage and arson186.83-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.32-29.17%
Vehicle crime133.14-40.91%
Shoplifting132.4085.71%
Public order72.40-22.22%
Other theft51.290.00%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2824.55-31.71%
Criminal damage and arson245.17118.18%
Violence and sexual offences244.4326.32%
Vehicle crime224.43175.00%
Public order94.06-25.00%
Shoplifting71.66600.00%
Other theft51.290.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Burglary30.74-57.14%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4120.12115.79%
Violence and sexual offences197.570.00%
Public order123.519.09%
Criminal damage and arson112.210.00%
Vehicle crime82.03100.00%
Burglary71.48600.00%
Other theft51.29400.00%
Drugs20.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.32-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour193.51-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.5183.33%
Public order112.0337.50%
Vehicle crime42.03-20.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.3268.75%
Anti-social behaviour254.98-28.57%
Public order84.6114.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Drugs40.92-20.00%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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 behaviour3516.6112.90%
Violence and sexual offences166.46-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson112.95-42.11%
Public order72.0316.67%
Other theft61.29200.00%
Vehicle crime51.11150.00%
Drugs50.92150.00%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3116.9863.16%
Criminal damage and arson195.72-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences193.51-5.00%
Public order63.51200.00%
Shoplifting51.11400.00%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2414.4060.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.695.56%
Other theft53.51-16.67%
Public order20.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.69-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson153.32114.29%
Public order82.7760.00%
Other theft61.48200.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.44-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences155.35-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson72.77-41.67%
Public order51.29-58.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-90.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3122.3324.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.72-25.64%
Public order125.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime102.21400.00%
Shoplifting101.85100.00%
Drugs41.85300.00%
Other theft40.74-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.610.00%
Public order102.580.00%
Other theft91.850.00%
Shoplifting51.660.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 202419
February 202424
January 202415
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
July 202419
June 202419
May 202427
April 202416
March 202419
February 202420
January 202420
December 202315
November 202329
October 202339

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
July 202441
June 202419
May 202425
April 202435
March 202431
February 202419
January 202418
December 202329
November 202331
October 202325

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 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 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 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
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 11 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
June 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 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 5RE 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Worley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Liddle Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Beechburn Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Frosterley Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Monday Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Tindal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Mansfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Douglas Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1