PENN STREET, NE4 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 7BG

PENN STREET, NE4 7BG, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population. This NE4 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 7BG, encompassing approximately 1515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NE4 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Essex Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

PENN STREET, NE4 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.24300.00%
Burglary32.6450.00%
Drugs21.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft21.32-33.33%
Shoplifting21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6266.67%
Other theft33.300.00%
Shoplifting31.98-62.50%
Public order21.98-60.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.10-28.57%
Shoplifting86.60166.67%
Public order55.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98-70.00%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.08-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour109.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.6025.00%
Shoplifting33.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order11.32-75.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson410.560.00%
Public order42.64300.00%
Robbery22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.66-93.33%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.781400.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.90-45.45%
Other theft33.96200.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98-50.00%
Public order11.32-66.67%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.82-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour47.26100.00%
Burglary32.640.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.4450.00%
Burglary311.880.00%
Public order31.98200.00%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-50.00%
Shoplifting11.32-50.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.92-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Burglary11.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour931.0280.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.940.00%
Shoplifting95.940.00%
Public order55.9466.67%
Vehicle crime43.30-33.33%
Burglary22.640.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Other theft21.32-60.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.44-10.00%
Vehicle crime65.94500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.960.00%
Other theft53.3025.00%
Public order33.3050.00%
Theft from the person21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Other crime21.32100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.600.00%
Other theft43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416
April 20246
March 202411
February 202418
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20239
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 7BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Essex Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ivy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Westmorland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clasper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hornbeam Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Maple Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mather Road
    Total1
    Other theft1