NE4 6EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6EL

NE4 6EL, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.74 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6EL, encompassing approximately 4370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

NE4 6EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firebrick Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Villa Place No 2 with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Farm Close with total crimes: 6

NE4 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.7428.57%
Anti-social behaviour228.2437.50%
Vehicle crime95.0328.57%
Other crime72.06250.00%
Other theft71.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-14.29%
Public order41.37-55.56%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.53-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour166.41-15.79%
Public order93.66-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.0616.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.6016.67%
Burglary41.60-50.00%
Drugs30.92-50.00%
Other theft30.69-62.50%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.57-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour197.55-24.00%
Public order114.35175.00%
Other theft82.5233.33%
Burglary81.83166.67%
Drugs61.83-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3720.00%
Possession of weapons31.3750.00%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.258.57%
Anti-social behaviour258.69-7.41%
Drugs115.72266.67%
Other theft62.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.1466.67%
Public order41.14-20.00%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour278.0180.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.1840.00%
Public order51.60-37.50%
Burglary41.14-20.00%
Other theft30.92-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.69-57.14%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.16-52.27%
Anti-social behaviour154.810.00%
Public order83.43-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.83600.00%
Other theft71.600.00%
Burglary51.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14-44.44%
Drugs31.14-50.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.1937.50%
Anti-social behaviour1510.070.00%
Public order113.43175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.52125.00%
Other theft72.060.00%
Drugs61.6050.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.2545.45%
Anti-social behaviour157.327.14%
Other theft73.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-63.64%
Drugs40.92300.00%
Public order40.92-50.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.03-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson113.2057.14%
Vehicle crime82.52700.00%
Public order81.8360.00%
Other theft61.83100.00%
Drugs11.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.70-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour175.03-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson73.89-22.22%
Burglary61.60200.00%
Public order51.37-37.50%
Drugs51.1425.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.030.00%
Vehicle crime82.060.00%
Public order81.830.00%
Drugs41.830.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202419
June 202425
May 202427
April 202415
March 202415
February 202415
January 202414
December 202317
November 202322

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202428
July 202433
June 202438
May 202435
April 202421
March 202444
February 202432
January 202422
December 202322
November 202329

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202411
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hawthorn Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blandford Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Belgrave Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Westmorland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rye Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Drybeck Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lancaster Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Quarry Bank Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Anglesey Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elswick Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Campbell Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 23. Worley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cross Villa Place No 1
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. St James' Boulevard
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gloucester Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Maple Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mather Road
    Total1
    Other theft1