NE4 8NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 8NZ

NE4 8NZ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This NE4 8NZ 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 8NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 8NZ, encompassing approximately 7261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

NE4 8NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingrove Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Beaconsfield Street with total crimes: 8

NE4 8NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.60-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour174.54-10.53%
Vehicle crime112.34-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson81.51-11.11%
Other theft81.10-11.11%
Shoplifting61.10100.00%
Other crime50.83150.00%
Drugs50.69150.00%
Public order50.69-54.55%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.70-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour195.23-17.39%
Vehicle crime132.6230.00%
Public order111.7910.00%
Other theft91.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2480.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Shoplifting30.5550.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Drugs20.28-75.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.3932.26%
Anti-social behaviour235.6535.29%
Vehicle crime103.1766.67%
Public order101.38-9.09%
Other theft91.38125.00%
Drugs81.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-16.67%
Burglary40.6933.33%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.84-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour174.27-37.04%
Public order112.340.00%
Vehicle crime61.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-57.14%
Drugs40.83-33.33%
Other theft40.55-60.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.5337.04%
Anti-social behaviour275.10-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson143.7227.27%
Public order111.9310.00%
Other theft101.51233.33%
Drugs61.3850.00%
Burglary40.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.55100.00%
Possession of weapons40.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.05112.50%
Violence and sexual offences274.68-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson113.7257.14%
Public order101.51100.00%
Burglary51.3866.67%
Drugs40.69100.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.54-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson72.20-30.00%
Other theft50.9666.67%
Public order50.6925.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Shoplifting30.41-40.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.47-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour174.5421.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.3442.86%
Shoplifting51.38150.00%
Public order40.69-20.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.2655.56%
Anti-social behaviour145.78-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.93-30.00%
Public order50.96-37.50%
Other theft50.690.00%
Other crime50.6966.67%
Robbery30.690.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.88-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour153.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.07150.00%
Public order81.38-46.67%
Other theft51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-50.00%
Burglary40.5533.33%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.36-39.22%
Anti-social behaviour214.27-22.22%
Public order152.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime82.0733.33%
Drugs51.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-71.43%
Shoplifting40.55-33.33%
Burglary30.55-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.020.00%
Public order183.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.480.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Shoplifting60.830.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202423
June 202417
May 202427
April 202434
March 202416
February 202417
January 202414
December 202315
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
July 202441
June 202431
May 202437
April 202427
March 202433
February 202433
January 202442
December 202327
November 202331
October 202351

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wingrove Avenue
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chelsea Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Crossley Terrace
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Croydon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Studley Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dilston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Tamworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fenham Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Agricola Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Callerton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Stanton Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Philip Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wingrove Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baldwin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Lynnwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Belsay Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Bishop'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Western Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tiverton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Shoplifting1