WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6AQ

WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6AQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.85 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE4 postcode area, which has experienced 713 crimes and a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE4 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6AQ, encompassing approximately 5725 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE4 6AQ area, explore the NE4 6AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

NE4 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Spring Garden Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Spring Street with total crimes: 9

WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.85-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour396.99-17.02%
Criminal damage and arson116.8122.22%
Public order101.92-9.09%
Other theft91.75-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.5750.00%
Shoplifting81.5760.00%
Robbery61.400.00%
Drugs51.05-16.67%
Burglary50.87-58.33%
Other crime30.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4726.7251.61%
Violence and sexual offences418.21-6.82%
Burglary127.16200.00%
Public order112.1037.50%
Other theft101.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.750.00%
Drugs61.57-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.0520.00%
Shoplifting51.05150.00%
Theft from the person30.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.93-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour317.68-36.73%
Drugs115.4183.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.9212.50%
Public order81.570.00%
Robbery61.4020.00%
Vehicle crime51.0525.00%
Other theft50.87-16.67%
Other crime40.8733.33%
Theft from the person40.70-20.00%
Burglary40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4926.3796.00%
Violence and sexual offences478.5662.07%
Public order88.21-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.40-20.00%
Other theft61.40-50.00%
Drugs61.0520.00%
Burglary51.050.00%
Theft from the person50.87150.00%
Robbery50.8725.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-33.33%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.78-47.27%
Anti-social behaviour255.06-10.71%
Public order144.37-17.65%
Other theft122.4471.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime61.75500.00%
Burglary51.05150.00%
Drugs50.87-50.00%
Robbery40.870.00%
Shoplifting30.70-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.35-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5525.8571.88%
Anti-social behaviour289.61-12.50%
Public order174.89183.33%
Criminal damage and arson162.97220.00%
Drugs102.7966.67%
Other theft71.75-30.00%
Theft from the person51.22150.00%
Shoplifting40.870.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.996.67%
Violence and sexual offences325.59-25.58%
Other theft105.590.00%
Public order61.75-53.85%
Drugs61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-44.44%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Theft from the person20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.1830.30%
Anti-social behaviour307.51-23.08%
Public order135.2430.00%
Other theft102.2711.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.75-10.00%
Drugs61.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.0533.33%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3922.1818.18%
Violence and sexual offences336.81-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson105.76-41.18%
Public order101.75-16.67%
Other theft91.750.00%
Burglary61.570.00%
Drugs61.050.00%
Robbery41.05100.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.17-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5426.8910.20%
Anti-social behaviour339.43-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson175.766.25%
Public order122.9750.00%
Other theft92.10-18.18%
Drugs61.570.00%
Shoplifting61.050.00%
Vehicle crime51.05400.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Theft from the person30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-66.67%
Robbery20.35100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.45-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour368.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.29-11.11%
Other theft112.79-15.38%
Public order81.92-46.67%
Drugs61.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft61.05500.00%
Burglary21.05-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5629.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour369.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.290.00%
Public order153.140.00%
Other theft132.620.00%
Drugs122.270.00%
Burglary62.100.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202441
June 202444
May 202447
April 202429
March 202455
February 202432
January 202443
December 202333
November 202354
October 202349
September 202356

A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202447
June 202431
May 202449
April 202425
March 202428
February 202432
January 202430
December 202339
November 202333
October 202336
September 202336

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414
March 202417
February 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 202416
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202317
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Spring Garden Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spring Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Charlotte Square
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Firebrick Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Avison Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cottenham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Quarry Bank Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cross Villa Place No 1
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Farm Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 14. Elswick Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. Vallum Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cookson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Avolon Place
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Drybeck Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Summerhill Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Worley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Thornton Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 24. West Walls
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Palace Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Blandford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Anglesey Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tindal Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1