ELSWICK ROAD, NE4 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 8DJ

ELSWICK ROAD, NE4 8DJ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.69 per 1,000 population. This NE4 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 8DJ, encompassing approximately 4966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE4 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 6
  • Eaton Place with total crimes: 5
  • Elswick Road with total crimes: 5

ELSWICK ROAD, NE4 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.69-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.4325.00%
Vehicle crime113.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.210.00%
Other theft31.61-57.14%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Public order20.40-75.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.71-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime112.42175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.210.00%
Public order81.6160.00%
Other theft71.6175.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.1078.57%
Anti-social behaviour165.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.2214.29%
Public order51.61150.00%
Other theft41.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Burglary30.60-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.48-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour122.820.00%
Burglary72.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4175.00%
Other theft51.4125.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Drugs40.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.6842.11%
Anti-social behaviour125.449.09%
Public order62.42200.00%
Other theft41.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-42.86%
Burglary20.81-71.43%
Shoplifting20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.89-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour113.8357.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.2140.00%
Burglary71.410.00%
Other crime51.41150.00%
Drugs41.0133.33%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Other theft30.60-50.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.68-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour75.44-12.50%
Other theft61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.7162.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.85166.67%
Other theft61.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-37.50%
Public order51.010.00%
Shoplifting41.01-33.33%
Burglary30.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-77.78%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.10-4.00%
Vehicle crime94.83350.00%
Other theft81.81700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6160.00%
Shoplifting61.610.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Burglary41.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-57.14%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.2831.58%
Anti-social behaviour75.0340.00%
Shoplifting61.41500.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01150.00%
Other crime31.0150.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.83-64.29%
Public order51.0125.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Drugs10.40-80.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.820.00%
Drugs51.210.00%
Possession of weapons41.010.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202425
June 202414
May 202427
April 202419
March 202427
February 202439
January 202424
December 202325
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE4 8DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. James Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Elswick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bentinck Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marie Curie Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Maria Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bentinck Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eastgate Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 10. St. Michaels Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B1311
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashtree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Chesterfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Northbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Normount Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Brancepeth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Durham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hull Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Croftsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Coventry Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Paignton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Grainger Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cliftonville Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Atherton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Mulben Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1