NE4 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE4 8RQ

NE4 8RQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.61 per 1,000 population. This NE4 8RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE4 postcode area, which has experienced 713 crimes and a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE4 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE4 8RQ, encompassing approximately 7099 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

NE4 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingrove Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsley Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • St. Michaels Close with total crimes: 7

NE4 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.61-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour205.925.26%
Vehicle crime192.8272.73%
Public order122.689.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.6980.00%
Other theft91.27-30.77%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Other crime30.42-25.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Drugs20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.6118.42%
Anti-social behaviour196.34-17.39%
Other theft132.6830.00%
Public order111.8310.00%
Vehicle crime111.55120.00%
Drugs61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-16.67%
Other crime40.70300.00%
Shoplifting30.5650.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Burglary20.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.2122.58%
Anti-social behaviour235.35-11.54%
Public order103.2425.00%
Other theft101.41-9.09%
Burglary61.41200.00%
Drugs60.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.85150.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In May 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 offences3113.80-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour264.37-18.75%
Other theft113.66266.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.5542.86%
Public order81.41-20.00%
Burglary21.13-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-75.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.92-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour325.21146.15%
Public order104.5166.67%
Vehicle crime81.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1316.67%
Burglary50.990.00%
Other crime40.7033.33%
Other theft30.56-57.14%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.3822.22%
Anti-social behaviour136.200.00%
Other theft71.8316.67%
Public order60.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-25.00%
Burglary50.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.70300.00%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Shoplifting30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.55-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour135.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.83-11.11%
Burglary61.13100.00%
Other theft60.85-33.33%
Public order50.85-44.44%
Shoplifting40.70300.00%
Other crime20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-90.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.07-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour135.35-27.78%
Vehicle crime101.83150.00%
Public order91.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2750.00%
Other theft91.2780.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.385.13%
Anti-social behaviour185.78-18.18%
Public order92.540.00%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8550.00%
Other theft50.85400.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.37-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour225.49-18.52%
Vehicle crime103.1025.00%
Public order91.41-40.00%
Burglary51.27-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-55.56%
Shoplifting40.5633.33%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.14-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.88-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour276.62-18.18%
Public order153.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.11-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.2733.33%
Other theft71.13-36.36%
Burglary70.99133.33%
Drugs50.9966.67%
Shoplifting30.7050.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4920.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.900.00%
Public order184.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.540.00%
Other theft112.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202419
June 202423
May 202426
April 202432
March 202413
February 202413
January 202413
December 202318
November 202322
October 202327
September 202333

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202411
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202445
June 202438
May 202431
April 202437
March 202444
February 202436
January 202438
December 202341
November 202339
October 202347
September 202349

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wingrove Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kingsley Terrace
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St. Michaels Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishop'S Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Callerton Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mcewan Gardens
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Agricola Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crossley Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fairholm Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Lynnwood Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bentinck Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Benwell Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Tweed Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Grainger Park Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lewis Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lynnwood Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellesley Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Chelsea Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Durham Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ladykirk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Tiverton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Hartington Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hull Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Eastgate Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Ilfracombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1