SCEPTRE STREET, NE4 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 6PQ

SCEPTRE STREET, NE4 6PQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.62 per 1,000 population. This NE4 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 6PQ, encompassing approximately 6645 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

NE4 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Chelsea Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Mill Farm Close with total crimes: 6

SCEPTRE STREET, NE4 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.62-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour265.72-25.71%
Vehicle crime163.91-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson162.4160.00%
Other theft82.41-27.27%
Other crime81.20166.67%
Public order71.20-50.00%
Drugs61.05100.00%
Burglary50.9025.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences4221.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour356.3212.90%
Vehicle crime175.270.00%
Public order142.5655.56%
Other theft112.11-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson101.66-9.09%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Drugs30.60-70.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.088.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.1329.17%
Vehicle crime174.6788.89%
Other theft162.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.41-8.33%
Drugs101.6666.67%
Public order91.5050.00%
Possession of weapons31.35200.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Burglary20.45-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5019.71-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour247.52-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson123.619.09%
Vehicle crime91.81350.00%
Other theft81.35-11.11%
Burglary71.20133.33%
Drugs61.0520.00%
Public order60.90-40.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.1752.94%
Anti-social behaviour347.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.1222.22%
Public order101.6625.00%
Other theft91.5080.00%
Drugs51.35-16.67%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3416.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.12-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson95.12-35.71%
Public order81.3560.00%
Drugs61.20-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.90100.00%
Other theft50.90-44.44%
Other crime40.75-20.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.663.70%
Anti-social behaviour178.43-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.5627.27%
Other theft92.1128.57%
Drugs71.3575.00%
Public order51.05-16.67%
Burglary50.75-28.57%
Other crime50.75150.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.2138.46%
Anti-social behaviour188.1363.64%
Criminal damage and arson112.71-45.00%
Burglary71.66133.33%
Other theft71.05-30.00%
Shoplifting71.050.00%
Public order61.05-53.85%
Drugs40.9033.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-81.82%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.315.41%
Criminal damage and arson205.87100.00%
Public order133.0162.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.66450.00%
Other theft101.6625.00%
Burglary31.50-40.00%
Drugs30.4550.00%
Robbery30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.2512.12%
Anti-social behaviour225.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.31-9.09%
Other theft81.5060.00%
Public order81.2060.00%
Burglary51.2025.00%
Shoplifting50.7566.67%
Other crime40.7533.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Drugs20.30-77.78%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.70-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour224.97-4.35%
Vehicle crime123.31140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.81-35.29%
Drugs91.6650.00%
Other theft51.350.00%
Public order50.75-54.55%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Other crime30.60-40.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.460.00%
Public order112.560.00%
Drugs61.660.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Other crime50.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Possession of weapons40.750.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202435
July 202431
June 202424
May 202434
April 202434
March 202417
February 202418
January 202411
December 202322
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
July 202454
June 202450
May 202452
April 202434
March 202456
February 202454
January 202439
December 202337
November 202333
October 202345

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 202411
December 20232
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 202414
February 202411
January 202420
December 202310
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Mill Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ashfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Elswick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Northcote Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Vallum Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Surrey Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sceptre Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Kingsley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bristol Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bentinck Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marie Curie Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Longley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hawthorn Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sovereign Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bentinck Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Callerton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Warrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Drybeck Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Quarry Bank Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Anglesey Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elswick Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Campbell Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 28. Normanton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 30. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1