NE4 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6HS

NE4 6HS, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.82 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE4 postcode area, which has experienced 713 crimes and a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE4 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6HS, encompassing approximately 4867 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

NE4 6HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avison Street with total crimes: 6
  • Cottenham Street with total crimes: 5
  • Quarry Bank Court with total crimes: 5

NE4 6HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.9312.50%
Public order93.70-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Vehicle crime61.44-33.33%
Drugs41.23-33.33%
Other theft30.82-66.67%
Burglary30.62-57.14%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour166.16-27.27%
Public order103.2966.67%
Other theft92.0580.00%
Vehicle crime91.8550.00%
Burglary71.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4475.00%
Drugs61.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.3412.90%
Anti-social behaviour227.19-12.00%
Drugs84.52166.67%
Vehicle crime61.64500.00%
Public order61.2320.00%
Other theft51.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-63.64%
Burglary40.820.00%
Other crime30.8250.00%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.6947.62%
Anti-social behaviour256.37108.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.1422.22%
Public order52.26-37.50%
Burglary41.03-20.00%
Other theft30.82-57.14%
Drugs30.62-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.23-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour124.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.47-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.85800.00%
Public order81.850.00%
Other theft71.64-12.50%
Burglary51.44400.00%
Drugs51.03-28.57%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.2818.75%
Anti-social behaviour157.8136.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.0866.67%
Other theft82.0533.33%
Public order81.64100.00%
Drugs71.6440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.5737.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-50.00%
Other theft61.23-14.29%
Drugs51.23400.00%
Public order41.03-50.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-85.71%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.1726.32%
Criminal damage and arson124.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.47-55.56%
Public order81.6433.33%
Other theft71.64133.33%
Vehicle crime71.44600.00%
Burglary11.44-80.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.20-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour183.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.70-9.09%
Public order62.05-25.00%
Burglary51.2366.67%
Drugs51.030.00%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.90-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour185.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.70-26.67%
Vehicle crime92.26350.00%
Public order81.85100.00%
Other theft51.64-37.50%
Drugs51.03150.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.31-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour207.6017.65%
Criminal damage and arson154.11114.29%
Other theft83.08-11.11%
Public order41.64-60.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Drugs20.62-83.33%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.010.00%
Drugs123.490.00%
Public order102.470.00%
Other theft92.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Other crime41.440.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202430
June 202435
May 202431
April 202421
March 202438
February 202432
January 202424
December 202319
November 202329
October 202337
September 202339

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202416
June 202422
May 202425
April 202412
March 202415
February 202411
January 20248
December 202318
November 202318
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Avison Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cottenham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Quarry Bank Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mill Farm Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 5. Elswick Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Vallum Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cookson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ashfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Drybeck Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Summerhill Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Liddle Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Worley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Gloucester Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawthorn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Normanton Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Britannia Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Belgrave Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Palace Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Blandford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. York Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Anglesey Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sovereign Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sovereign Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Campbell Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Surrey Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Britannia Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1