NE4 6HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6HF

NE4 6HF, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.95 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6HF 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 6HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6HF, encompassing approximately 6787 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE4 6HF area, explore the NE4 6HF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE4 6HF area, visit the NE4 6HF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

NE4 6HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Beaconsfield Street with total crimes: 8
  • Chelsea Grove with total crimes: 7

NE4 6HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.95-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour326.04-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson164.7123.08%
Vehicle crime142.367.69%
Public order92.06-30.77%
Other crime91.33125.00%
Other theft81.33-11.11%
Drugs71.1840.00%
Shoplifting51.03150.00%
Burglary40.74-20.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.10-23.73%
Anti-social behaviour376.6319.35%
Public order135.458.33%
Vehicle crime131.92-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson131.9218.18%
Other theft91.92-40.00%
Drugs51.33-54.55%
Burglary50.74-16.67%
Other crime40.74100.00%
Possession of weapons30.5950.00%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5925.3413.46%
Anti-social behaviour318.6919.23%
Vehicle crime174.57142.86%
Other theft152.50150.00%
Public order122.2133.33%
Drugs111.7722.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.6222.22%
Burglary61.620.00%
Shoplifting30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.66-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson93.830.00%
Drugs91.3380.00%
Public order91.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.33250.00%
Burglary61.0350.00%
Other theft60.88-25.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.290.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.3367.74%
Anti-social behaviour357.6645.83%
Public order125.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.77-30.77%
Other theft81.3314.29%
Drugs51.18-37.50%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Theft from the person30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Other crime20.44-50.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.54-18.75%
Public order101.9225.00%
Vehicle crime101.47233.33%
Drugs81.47-11.11%
Other theft71.18-12.50%
Other crime41.030.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6220.0410.71%
Anti-social behaviour189.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson162.650.00%
Drugs92.3680.00%
Other theft81.3314.29%
Public order81.1860.00%
Burglary41.18-42.86%
Other crime40.59100.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5619.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.2531.25%
Criminal damage and arson163.09-20.00%
Shoplifting82.36700.00%
Other theft71.18-12.50%
Burglary71.03250.00%
Drugs51.03400.00%
Public order50.74-70.59%
Vehicle crime20.74-77.78%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.5311.11%
Criminal damage and arson205.8942.86%
Public order172.9570.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.50-38.46%
Vehicle crime92.36350.00%
Other theft81.3314.29%
Burglary21.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.53-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour265.30-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.830.00%
Public order102.06-9.09%
Other theft71.4740.00%
Burglary61.0350.00%
Shoplifting50.8825.00%
Other crime40.7433.33%
Drugs30.59-78.57%
Robbery20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.48-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour305.75-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson144.42-30.00%
Drugs142.06133.33%
Public order112.06-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.62100.00%
Other theft51.47-37.50%
Burglary40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.59-42.86%
Other crime30.59-40.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6324.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson205.010.00%
Public order122.950.00%
Other theft81.770.00%
Shoplifting71.180.00%
Drugs61.030.00%
Other crime50.880.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Robbery20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202437
July 202431
June 202426
May 202435
April 202424
March 202418
February 202421
January 202416
December 202326
November 202330
October 202334

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202445
July 202459
June 202452
May 202452
April 202431
March 202462
February 202456
January 202440
December 202336
November 202339
October 202363

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202415
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 202417
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202417
June 20247
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 202416
February 202416
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 20 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ashfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Elswick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Northcote Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sceptre Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 12. Kingsley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bristol Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hawthorn Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sovereign Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Callerton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Warrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Belgrave Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Westmorland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Drybeck Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lancaster Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Quarry Bank Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Anglesey Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elswick Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Campbell Place
    Total2
    Other crime2