NE4 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 8EU

NE4 8EU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.95 per 1,000 population. This NE4 8EU 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 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 8EU, encompassing approximately 5162 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE4 8EU area, explore the NE4 8EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

NE4 8EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • James Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ashfield Close with total crimes: 5

NE4 8EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.9514.81%
Anti-social behaviour266.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.0462.50%
Vehicle crime122.520.00%
Other theft52.32-50.00%
Public order50.97-54.55%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.53-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour265.2323.81%
Vehicle crime125.0433.33%
Public order112.3257.14%
Other theft102.13-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.94-11.11%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Drugs20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.5330.77%
Anti-social behaviour216.5931.25%
Other theft114.0783.33%
Vehicle crime92.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.74-10.00%
Public order71.7475.00%
Drugs51.360.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.08-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour165.04-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson103.1042.86%
Other theft61.940.00%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Drugs50.97150.00%
Public order40.97-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.77100.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.8517.24%
Anti-social behaviour216.59-8.70%
Public order94.0780.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7416.67%
Other theft61.36200.00%
Drugs21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39-66.67%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.66-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour235.62187.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.4620.00%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Public order51.1666.67%
Burglary50.9725.00%
Other crime30.97-25.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Shoplifting30.58200.00%
Other theft20.58-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.75-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour85.81-33.33%
Other theft61.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-28.57%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime40.77100.00%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Other crime40.77100.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.39-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.6353.57%
Anti-social behaviour128.33140.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.32-46.15%
Shoplifting71.360.00%
Other theft41.36-42.86%
Public order40.77-60.00%
Drugs30.77-50.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.0827.27%
Criminal damage and arson135.42116.67%
Public order102.5242.86%
Other theft71.94133.33%
Vehicle crime61.36200.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-61.54%
Burglary30.970.00%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.40-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.2630.00%
Public order72.5216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.36-14.29%
Shoplifting41.16100.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.59-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour104.84-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson71.940.00%
Public order61.3620.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Drugs30.77-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.46-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour195.42-44.12%
Criminal damage and arson73.680.00%
Drugs61.36-33.33%
Public order51.16-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.970.00%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Other theft30.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.490.00%
Drugs96.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Public order71.360.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202434
June 202426
May 202434
April 202429
March 202430
February 202443
January 202428
December 202322
November 202325
October 202328
September 202349

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
July 202421
June 202416
May 202421
April 202423
March 20248
February 202412
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 202319
September 202334

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 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 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. James Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ashfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Elswick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sceptre Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kingsley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bristol Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bentinck Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marie Curie Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sovereign Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bentinck Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eastgate Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 15. St. Michaels Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clumber Street North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Normanton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Hartington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Britannia Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Sceptre Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ashtree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Chesterfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Northbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. West View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lynnwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Park Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Durham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1