NE4 5TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 5TB

NE4 5TB, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.21 per 1,000 population. This NE4 5TB 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 5TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 5TB, encompassing approximately 5438 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE4 5TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Jefferson Place with total crimes: 13
  • Spring Street with total crimes: 9

NE4 5TB 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4427.217.32%
Violence and sexual offences388.0911.76%
Criminal damage and arson166.990.00%
Public order112.9457.14%
Other theft112.02120.00%
Shoplifting112.0237.50%
Vehicle crime52.02-64.29%
Burglary40.920.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Robbery10.74-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4127.21-25.45%
Violence and sexual offences347.5417.24%
Criminal damage and arson166.2577.78%
Vehicle crime142.94180.00%
Shoplifting82.5714.29%
Public order71.47-46.15%
Robbery61.29500.00%
Other theft51.10-50.00%
Drugs40.92-50.00%
Burglary40.74-50.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Theft from the person30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5527.58103.70%
Violence and sexual offences2910.113.57%
Public order135.330.00%
Other theft102.3942.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.84-25.00%
Drugs81.65-50.00%
Burglary81.47100.00%
Shoplifting71.4740.00%
Vehicle crime51.29400.00%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%
Theft from the person20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.15-35.71%
Drugs164.96300.00%
Public order132.9430.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.39100.00%
Other theft72.2116.67%
Robbery51.2925.00%
Shoplifting50.92400.00%
Burglary40.92-55.56%
Theft from the person40.740.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4223.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.7259.09%
Public order106.4411.11%
Burglary91.84350.00%
Other theft61.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-33.33%
Theft from the person41.10300.00%
Drugs40.74-33.33%
Robbery40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4220.5913.51%
Violence and sexual offences227.72-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson94.05-50.00%
Public order91.65-43.75%
Other theft81.65100.00%
Drugs61.4750.00%
Robbery41.10300.00%
Shoplifting40.74-60.00%
Burglary20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3724.6412.12%
Violence and sexual offences366.8071.43%
Criminal damage and arson186.62125.00%
Public order163.31300.00%
Shoplifting102.94150.00%
Burglary51.8425.00%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3315.2632.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.86-20.00%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Public order40.74-71.43%
Shoplifting40.74-33.33%
Drugs20.74-71.43%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.15-30.56%
Public order144.60250.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.57400.00%
Drugs71.8475.00%
Other theft61.2920.00%
Shoplifting61.10500.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3616.36-26.53%
Violence and sexual offences286.62-15.15%
Other theft55.15-28.57%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Public order40.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-90.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4925.7436.11%
Violence and sexual offences339.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.0715.38%
Public order102.7625.00%
Shoplifting101.84900.00%
Other theft71.840.00%
Possession of weapons31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime30.55200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-60.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.37-71.43%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3621.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.070.00%
Public order82.390.00%
Other theft71.470.00%
Drugs71.290.00%
Bicycle theft51.290.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 202418
February 20248
January 202410
December 20232
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
March 202416
February 20244
January 202414
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
July 202429
June 202428
May 202435
April 202422
March 202436
February 202421
January 202428
December 202328
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202441
July 202455
June 202427
May 202442
April 202442
March 202437
February 202433
January 202425
December 202336
November 202349
October 202336

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Jefferson Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Spring Garden Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hamilton Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 6. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. New Mills
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leazes Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. West Walls
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bath Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Holywell Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Blenheim Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lancaster Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. St James' Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Terrace Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cross Villa Place No 1
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Cross Villa Place No 5
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Monday Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1