ESSEX CLOSE, NE4 7DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 7DT

ESSEX CLOSE, NE4 7DT, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.26 per 1,000 population. This NE4 7DT 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 7DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 7DT, encompassing approximately 2060 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE4 7DT area, explore the NE4 7DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NE4 7DT 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
  • Ashfield Close with total crimes: 5

ESSEX CLOSE, NE4 7DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1010.19233.33%
Vehicle crime54.85400.00%
Burglary32.430.00%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-60.00%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3766.67%
Other theft42.430.00%
Public order31.94-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-50.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.46-62.50%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.29-34.78%
Shoplifting87.28166.67%
Public order73.88600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.40-53.85%
Other theft42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.669.52%
Anti-social behaviour1311.16333.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.31-16.67%
Other theft42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime31.9450.00%
Shoplifting31.46200.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Public order10.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.3590.91%
Criminal damage and arson610.19500.00%
Public order42.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-25.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-93.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.321400.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.28-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.34-42.86%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Other crime20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.44-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour76.79133.33%
Burglary33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.2063.16%
Criminal damage and arson615.040.00%
Burglary32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-40.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.8411.76%
Criminal damage and arson69.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Public order32.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0141.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-54.55%
Public order22.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-75.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.66-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour115.8257.14%
Shoplifting95.340.00%
Other theft54.37-28.57%
Public order52.4366.67%
Vehicle crime42.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.94100.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.790.00%
Other theft73.4040.00%
Vehicle crime63.40500.00%
Public order32.91-40.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Drugs10.97-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.760.00%
Public order53.400.00%
Other theft52.430.00%
Drugs42.430.00%
Possession of weapons31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 202413
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 202415
June 202423
May 202421
April 202411
March 202414
February 202431
January 202419
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

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 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
September 20233

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 7DT 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. Ashfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hawthorn Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nesham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ivy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Warrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Belgrave Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Westmorland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rye Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Clasper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blackthorn Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hornbeam Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Maple Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mather Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Palace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kirkdale Green
    Total1
    Other crime1