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

Overview of Crime in NE4 6HA

WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6HA, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.24 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6HA 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 6HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6HA, encompassing approximately 6872 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)

NE4 6HA 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

WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3821.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.53-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson184.0712.50%
Vehicle crime132.620.00%
Shoplifting131.8985.71%
Other crime91.89200.00%
Public order71.31-50.00%
Other theft71.0216.67%
Drugs61.0250.00%
Burglary50.8725.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3821.972.70%
Violence and sexual offences375.532.78%
Criminal damage and arson165.3814.29%
Public order142.3316.67%
Vehicle crime132.04-7.14%
Shoplifting71.89250.00%
Other theft61.02-40.00%
Drugs40.87-42.86%
Robbery40.580.00%
Burglary40.58-55.56%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Possession of weapons30.44200.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 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 behaviour3721.3932.14%
Violence and sexual offences365.38-7.69%
Vehicle crime145.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.0427.27%
Public order122.040.00%
Other theft101.75150.00%
Burglary91.4680.00%
Drugs71.310.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.77-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour285.67-20.00%
Public order124.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7522.22%
Vehicle crime71.60133.33%
Drugs71.0240.00%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Shoplifting50.730.00%
Other crime40.73100.00%
Other theft40.58-33.33%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Theft from the person20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.3286.36%
Anti-social behaviour355.979.38%
Criminal damage and arson95.09-35.71%
Other theft61.31-25.00%
Public order60.87-14.29%
Drugs50.87-37.50%
Burglary40.7333.33%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-62.50%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3215.5728.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.66-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson143.20-22.22%
Other theft82.040.00%
Vehicle crime81.16300.00%
Drugs81.16-11.11%
Public order71.16-22.22%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.9035.29%
Anti-social behaviour256.6919.05%
Criminal damage and arson183.6428.57%
Drugs92.62125.00%
Public order91.31125.00%
Other theft81.3133.33%
Shoplifting41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.8236.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.9510.53%
Criminal damage and arson143.06-26.32%
Other theft62.04-25.00%
Burglary60.87200.00%
Public order40.87-71.43%
Drugs40.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-71.43%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.9938.89%
Anti-social behaviour193.64-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson192.76111.11%
Public order142.76133.33%
Other theft82.04100.00%
Vehicle crime71.16600.00%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Drugs20.29-60.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3212.80-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences184.66-56.10%
Criminal damage and arson92.62-35.71%
Public order61.31-50.00%
Burglary60.87500.00%
Drugs50.87-54.55%
Other theft40.73-20.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.15-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
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 offences4121.24-22.64%
Anti-social behaviour365.9712.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.24-26.32%
Public order122.040.00%
Drugs111.751000.00%
Shoplifting101.60100.00%
Vehicle crime81.46166.67%
Other theft51.16-50.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5321.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson194.660.00%
Public order122.760.00%
Other theft101.750.00%
Shoplifting51.460.00%
Other crime40.730.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202437
July 202436
June 202439
May 202441
April 202422
March 202446
February 202434
January 202425
December 202318
November 202341
October 202353

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
July 202437
June 202428
May 202435
April 202432
March 202425
February 202421
January 202419
December 202332
November 202336
October 202332

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202414
June 202411
May 20249
April 202414
March 202418
February 202414
January 202419
December 20239
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 202414
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 6HA 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. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Northcote Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sceptre Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 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