NE4 5SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5SE

NE4 5SE, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.02 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5SE 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 5SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5SE, encompassing approximately 4705 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE4 5SE area, explore the NE4 5SE 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 (47.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NE4 5SE 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 5SE 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 behaviour3424.0247.83%
Criminal damage and arson177.23-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.61-25.00%
Shoplifting133.1985.71%
Vehicle crime112.76-42.11%
Public order72.34-22.22%
Other theft51.490.00%
Drugs41.06300.00%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2324.23-34.29%
Criminal damage and arson204.8981.82%
Violence and sexual offences204.2517.65%
Vehicle crime194.25171.43%
Public order94.040.00%
Shoplifting71.91600.00%
Other theft51.49-16.67%
Robbery31.060.00%
Burglary30.64-62.50%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3521.04150.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.44-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson113.6110.00%
Public order92.34-10.00%
Burglary81.91300.00%
Vehicle crime71.70133.33%
Other theft61.49200.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.30-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour144.04-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson102.9866.67%
Public order102.1311.11%
Shoplifting42.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour225.10-18.52%
Public order94.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-45.45%
Drugs51.2825.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Other theft41.06-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.850.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.228.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.83-38.89%
Public order72.3440.00%
Other theft51.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.06150.00%
Drugs41.06100.00%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.4338.89%
Criminal damage and arson185.31-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences153.83-31.82%
Other theft53.1925.00%
Public order51.06400.00%
Burglary41.06100.00%
Shoplifting40.85300.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2316.5864.29%
Violence and sexual offences224.8929.41%
Anti-social behaviour184.6820.00%
Other theft43.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4530.77%
Anti-social behaviour153.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.19133.33%
Public order62.9850.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.41-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.25-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.76-33.33%
Burglary41.28300.00%
Public order40.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.74-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour245.954.35%
Vehicle crime125.10500.00%
Public order122.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.55-25.00%
Shoplifting91.9180.00%
Drugs41.91100.00%
Other theft40.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.2541.67%
Anti-social behaviour237.23-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson124.8933.33%
Other theft82.5560.00%
Public order81.70166.67%
Shoplifting51.70400.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.100.00%
Other theft51.910.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 202418
February 202423
January 202414
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
July 202435
June 202414
May 202422
April 202427
March 202425
February 202418
January 202415
December 202320
November 202324
October 202323
September 202326

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202417
June 202419
May 202424
April 202418
March 202415
February 202422
January 202417
December 202313
November 202328
October 202334
September 202324

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 202312
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231

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 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
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 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 5SE 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. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stanton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Mansfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Douglas Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1