NE4 5SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5SB

NE4 5SB, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.70 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5SB 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 5SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5SB, encompassing approximately 4625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE4 5SB 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 5SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3422.7041.67%
Criminal damage and arson177.35-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences153.680.00%
Vehicle crime103.24-41.18%
Shoplifting102.1642.86%
Public order62.16-33.33%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2423.13-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson195.19111.11%
Vehicle crime174.11183.33%
Violence and sexual offences153.687.14%
Public order93.240.00%
Shoplifting71.95600.00%
Other theft51.51-16.67%
Robbery31.080.00%
Burglary30.65-62.50%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3318.81120.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.13-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.030.00%
Public order91.95-10.00%
Burglary81.95300.00%
Vehicle crime61.73100.00%
Other theft61.30500.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.89-31.82%
Public order103.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.1650.00%
Vehicle crime31.95-40.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.35-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.7617.65%
Public order64.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.784.17%
Violence and sexual offences175.4041.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.68-50.00%
Public order71.9540.00%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Other theft40.86100.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Burglary30.65-25.00%
Shoplifting10.65-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.89-20.00%
Public order52.59400.00%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1812.7538.46%
Anti-social behaviour153.8915.38%
Violence and sexual offences153.24-6.25%
Other theft43.2433.33%
Public order10.86-83.33%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.46333.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.81-27.78%
Public order62.8150.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.86-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences123.89-53.85%
Public order42.59-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-66.67%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.1023.81%
Anti-social behaviour225.62-8.33%
Vehicle crime104.76400.00%
Public order92.1628.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.95-18.18%
Shoplifting81.95700.00%
Other theft41.73-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour2417.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.195.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.5422.22%
Other theft72.3840.00%
Public order71.51133.33%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.320.00%
Other theft51.950.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 202418
February 202418
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
July 202433
June 202415
May 202422
April 202425
March 202424
February 202415
January 202413
December 202318
November 202322
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202414
June 202418
May 202420
April 202417
March 202412
February 202415
January 202416
December 202312
November 202326
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 202310
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
November 20238
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 5SB 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. Walter Terrace
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Richardson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Liddle Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Beechburn Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Frosterley Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Monday Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mansfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Douglas Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1