NE4 6EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6EX

NE4 6EX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.97 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6EX 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 6EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6EX, encompassing approximately 6736 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

NE4 6EX 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 6EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour3921.9714.71%
Violence and sexual offences335.79-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson184.9020.00%
Vehicle crime132.678.33%
Shoplifting101.9342.86%
Other crime81.48166.67%
Public order71.19-46.15%
Other theft71.0416.67%
Drugs61.0450.00%
Burglary50.8925.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.52-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour345.34-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson155.0515.38%
Public order132.238.33%
Vehicle crime121.93-7.69%
Shoplifting71.78250.00%
Other theft61.04-33.33%
Robbery50.890.00%
Drugs40.74-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.59100.00%
Burglary40.59-50.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.972.50%
Anti-social behaviour376.0923.33%
Vehicle crime135.4985.71%
Criminal damage and arson131.9318.18%
Public order121.9320.00%
Other theft91.7850.00%
Burglary81.3460.00%
Drugs71.19-30.00%
Bicycle theft21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.04-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour305.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson114.4557.14%
Public order101.63100.00%
Drugs101.48100.00%
Vehicle crime71.48133.33%
Other theft61.040.00%
Burglary50.8925.00%
Other crime40.74100.00%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Theft from the person20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.2670.37%
Anti-social behaviour356.8312.90%
Criminal damage and arson75.20-46.15%
Other theft61.04-33.33%
Public order50.89-44.44%
Drugs50.74-28.57%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Theft from the person40.59300.00%
Robbery30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-50.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3116.4810.71%
Violence and sexual offences274.60-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson134.01-27.78%
Other theft91.9328.57%
Public order91.34-18.18%
Drugs71.34-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.04200.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.3037.14%
Anti-social behaviour287.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson184.16100.00%
Public order112.67175.00%
Drugs81.63166.67%
Other theft71.1916.67%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Other crime20.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.0652.17%
Anti-social behaviour215.20-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson93.12-47.06%
Other theft61.34-14.29%
Burglary60.89200.00%
Public order40.89-71.43%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.7015.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.41-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson173.27142.86%
Public order142.52133.33%
Other theft72.0875.00%
Vehicle crime71.04600.00%
Possession of weapons31.04200.00%
Burglary20.45-71.43%
Drugs20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.91-19.44%
Violence and sexual offences204.30-51.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.97-53.33%
Burglary71.040.00%
Public order61.04-33.33%
Drugs50.89-28.57%
Other theft40.74-33.33%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.15-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.15-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.93-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour366.092.86%
Criminal damage and arson155.34-11.76%
Shoplifting92.23800.00%
Public order91.34-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.34166.67%
Drugs71.19600.00%
Other theft61.04-40.00%
Other crime30.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-60.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.200.00%
Public order112.520.00%
Other theft101.630.00%
Bicycle theft51.480.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
July 202441
June 202440
May 202446
April 202427
March 202448
February 202435
January 202423
December 202320
November 202341
October 202342

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
July 202437
June 202430
May 202435
April 202431
March 202428
February 202421
January 202422
December 202329
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202413
June 202411
May 20247
April 202413
March 202418
February 20249
January 202417
December 20237
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 202414
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 6EX 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. Firebrick Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cross Villa Place No 2
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Northcote Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kingsley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bassington Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Drybeck Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Quarry Bank Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Anglesey Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elswick Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Campbell Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 27. Normanton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Worley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Avison Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Derby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1