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

Overview of Crime in NE4 6NU

WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6NU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.79 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6NU 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 6NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6NU, encompassing approximately 7174 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-26.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

NE4 6NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Hamilton Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Beaconsfield Street with total crimes: 8

WESTGATE ROAD, NE4 6NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3519.79-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences304.88-26.83%
Criminal damage and arson184.1820.00%
Vehicle crime142.510.00%
Other crime91.95125.00%
Public order91.25-40.00%
Other theft81.2533.33%
Drugs71.1240.00%
Shoplifting50.98150.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.46-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour415.7151.85%
Criminal damage and arson155.7125.00%
Public order152.0966.67%
Vehicle crime142.09-12.50%
Other theft61.95-53.85%
Burglary60.84-33.33%
Drugs50.84-54.55%
Other crime40.70100.00%
Possession of weapons30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.0236.84%
Anti-social behaviour277.258.00%
Vehicle crime163.76128.57%
Other theft132.23333.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.8171.43%
Drugs111.6737.50%
Burglary91.53125.00%
Public order91.25-10.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

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 offences3815.89-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour255.30-35.90%
Public order103.4811.11%
Drugs81.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.12-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.98133.33%
Burglary40.9833.33%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Other theft30.42-62.50%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.4262.50%
Anti-social behaviour395.4469.57%
Criminal damage and arson95.44-30.77%
Public order91.2512.50%
Other theft81.2560.00%
Drugs41.12-42.86%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Theft from the person30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.24-54.72%
Anti-social behaviour233.3553.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.21-23.53%
Vehicle crime91.81200.00%
Public order81.2533.33%
Drugs71.12-12.50%
Other theft50.98-37.50%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.1765.62%
Criminal damage and arson177.3954.55%
Anti-social behaviour152.37-21.05%
Other theft82.0960.00%
Drugs81.12100.00%
Public order61.1250.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Burglary30.42-62.50%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.6818.52%
Anti-social behaviour194.4626.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.65-38.89%
Burglary81.53300.00%
Other theft51.12-28.57%
Shoplifting50.70400.00%
Public order40.70-71.43%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.28-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.943.85%
Criminal damage and arson183.7663.64%
Anti-social behaviour152.51-46.43%
Public order142.0975.00%
Vehicle crime91.95350.00%
Other theft71.2516.67%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.52-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences263.90-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson113.62-15.38%
Public order81.53-33.33%
Other theft61.12100.00%
Burglary50.8425.00%
Drugs30.70-75.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour325.02-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson134.46-35.00%
Drugs121.81500.00%
Public order121.670.00%
Vehicle crime101.67100.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Other crime40.56-20.00%
Shoplifting40.56-33.33%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6322.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour358.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson204.880.00%
Public order122.790.00%
Shoplifting61.670.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Other crime50.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202441
July 202427
June 202425
May 202439
April 202423
March 202415
February 202419
January 202415
December 202328
November 202332
October 202335

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 36 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 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202441
July 202452
June 202438
May 202439
April 202424
March 202453
February 202432
January 202427
December 202326
November 202336
October 202363

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 202417
February 202411
January 202418
December 202311
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
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 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hamilton Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Avolon Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Avison Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Sovereign Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Callerton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cottingwood Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Drybeck Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lancaster Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Tindal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Quarry Bank Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Anglesey Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Elswick Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Campbell Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 26. Normanton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 28. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Britannia Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Sceptre Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1