NE4 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 8HT

NE4 8HT, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population. This NE4 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 8HT, encompassing approximately 4634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

NE4 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cochrane Street with total crimes: 10
  • Lawson Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Gerald Street with total crimes: 7

NE4 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.83-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour135.830.00%
Shoplifting92.8050.00%
Public order81.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.73100.00%
Drugs61.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-55.56%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.716.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.90-23.53%
Public order102.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1612.50%
Shoplifting61.94500.00%
Other theft51.290.00%
Theft from the person41.08100.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.476.25%
Criminal damage and arson83.6714.29%
Public order51.73-28.57%
Burglary41.08-60.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.34-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour165.1845.45%
Burglary103.450.00%
Other theft72.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.510.00%
Public order71.5116.67%
Vehicle crime41.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Other crime20.43-33.33%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.55-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.37-30.00%
Public order61.51100.00%
Vehicle crime61.29200.00%
Other crime31.29-25.00%
Shoplifting30.65-40.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.43-87.50%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.39-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson102.80100.00%
Drugs82.1660.00%
Other theft51.73-28.57%
Shoplifting51.0866.67%
Other crime41.08300.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Public order30.86-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour176.4770.00%
Other theft73.6775.00%
Public order71.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.51500.00%
Drugs51.29-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.0866.67%
Shoplifting31.0850.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.83-28.57%
Public order82.1660.00%
Drugs71.7340.00%
Burglary61.510.00%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.43-80.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.5522.73%
Anti-social behaviour145.8327.27%
Shoplifting103.02233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.1675.00%
Burglary61.51500.00%
Drugs51.290.00%
Public order51.0866.67%
Other crime41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Other theft30.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.00-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.75-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Shoplifting30.6550.00%
Other theft30.65200.00%
Other crime10.65-75.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.9714.29%
Anti-social behaviour165.18-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.450.00%
Public order62.16-25.00%
Other crime41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.43-75.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.47-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson104.5366.67%
Public order82.16-27.27%
Burglary81.73166.67%
Shoplifting41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-20.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Other theft30.65200.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.470.00%
Public order115.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202417
June 202416
May 202411
April 202413
March 202417
February 202410
January 202414
December 202311
November 202316
October 202330
September 202330

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202430
June 202424
May 202435
April 202425
March 202430
February 202427
January 202427
December 202322
November 202324
October 202321
September 202327

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
April 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cochrane Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lawson Terrace
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Gerald Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. James Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gill Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maria Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eastgate Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 9. St. Michaels Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. B1311
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ethel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chesterfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. West View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Normount Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brancepeth Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Keith Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Angel View
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Birnie Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Croftsway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Coventry Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barnesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clara Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Iveagh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Atherton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Mulben Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1