NE4 6AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6AY

NE4 6AY, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.91 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6AY 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 6AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6AY, encompassing approximately 4199 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (7.55% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

NE4 6AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Dispensary Lane with total crimes: 15

NE4 6AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8051.91-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour5719.057.55%
Drugs1413.5755.56%
Public order133.33-18.75%
Shoplifting103.10-37.50%
Other theft92.38-43.75%
Vehicle crime72.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.67-46.15%
Burglary61.67-33.33%
Other crime41.43100.00%
Robbery30.95-70.00%
Theft from the person30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8257.1510.81%
Anti-social behaviour5319.53-15.87%
Public order1612.62-15.79%
Other theft163.81-5.88%
Shoplifting163.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.8130.00%
Robbery103.100.00%
Burglary92.380.00%
Drugs92.14-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.1440.00%
Theft from the person41.67-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7454.7739.62%
Anti-social behaviour6317.6221.15%
Public order1915.0090.00%
Other theft174.5270.00%
Drugs134.05-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson103.10-16.67%
Burglary92.3812.50%
Theft from the person92.1428.57%
Shoplifting82.1414.29%
Vehicle crime51.9166.67%
Bicycle theft21.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5346.44-29.33%
Anti-social behaviour5212.62-22.39%
Drugs1612.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.810.00%
Public order102.86-28.57%
Other theft102.38-33.33%
Burglary82.3833.33%
Robbery71.910.00%
Shoplifting71.6716.67%
Theft from the person71.6716.67%
Other crime41.6733.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7555.7313.64%
Anti-social behaviour6717.8621.82%
Other theft1515.96-42.31%
Public order143.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime82.8660.00%
Robbery71.9140.00%
Burglary61.670.00%
Theft from the person61.43100.00%
Drugs61.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.43200.00%
Shoplifting61.430.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6653.11-29.79%
Anti-social behaviour5515.72-11.29%
Other theft2613.10100.00%
Public order216.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.00-12.50%
Drugs83.33-42.86%
Burglary61.91200.00%
Shoplifting61.4350.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Robbery51.1966.67%
Possession of weapons31.1950.00%
Other crime30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person30.71-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9458.1138.24%
Anti-social behaviour6222.390.00%
Public order2114.7623.53%
Criminal damage and arson165.00166.67%
Drugs143.8175.00%
Other theft133.33-23.53%
Theft from the person83.1060.00%
Shoplifting41.910.00%
Other crime40.950.00%
Robbery30.9550.00%
Burglary20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6847.87-18.07%
Anti-social behaviour6216.193.33%
Other theft1714.760.00%
Public order174.056.25%
Drugs84.05-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-50.00%
Burglary51.43150.00%
Theft from the person51.190.00%
Shoplifting41.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.95-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8353.825.06%
Anti-social behaviour6019.77-4.76%
Other theft1714.290.00%
Public order164.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.81-14.29%
Drugs112.8622.22%
Shoplifting72.62600.00%
Vehicle crime51.67150.00%
Theft from the person51.1925.00%
Possession of weapons41.19100.00%
Bicycle theft20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.48-75.00%
Other crime10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7952.87-26.85%
Anti-social behaviour6318.81-17.11%
Other theft1715.00-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson144.05-22.22%
Public order123.33-29.41%
Drugs92.86-18.18%
Burglary82.14166.67%
Other crime41.91100.00%
Theft from the person40.95-20.00%
Robbery40.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.9550.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.48-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10867.3912.50%
Anti-social behaviour7625.7211.76%
Other theft2318.104.55%
Criminal damage and arson185.4812.50%
Public order174.2941.67%
Drugs114.0537.50%
Shoplifting92.62350.00%
Theft from the person52.14-37.50%
Robbery41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9659.5412.94%
Anti-social behaviour6822.86-11.69%
Other theft2216.19-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson165.24-20.00%
Public order123.81-50.00%
Drugs82.86-57.89%
Theft from the person81.910.00%
Bicycle theft61.91500.00%
Possession of weapons41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.71-83.33%
Robbery20.48-77.78%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8569.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour7720.240.00%
Other theft2618.340.00%
Public order246.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson205.720.00%
Drugs194.760.00%
Burglary124.520.00%
Robbery92.860.00%
Theft from the person82.140.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1043 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202482
July 202474
June 202453
May 202475
April 202466
March 202494
February 202468
January 202483
December 202379
November 2023108
October 202396
September 202385

A total of 815 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202453
July 202463
June 202452
May 202467
April 202455
March 202462
February 202462
January 202460
December 202363
November 202376
October 202368
September 202377

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414
March 202416
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202318
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202419
June 202410
May 202414
April 202421
March 202421
February 202417
January 202416
December 202312
November 202317
October 202312
September 202324

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202417
June 202410
May 202415
April 202426
March 202413
February 202417
January 202417
December 202317
November 202323
October 202322
September 202326

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246
April 20248
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Dispensary Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Spring Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spring Garden Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Churchill Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Waterloo Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clayton Street West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Thornton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Forth Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. A186
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. West Walls
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bath Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Marlborough Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Blandford Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Charlotte Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Blenheim Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fenkle Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rye Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Drybeck Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lancaster Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2