ELGAR AVENUE, NE5 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 1HZ

ELGAR AVENUE, NE5 1HZ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This NE5 1HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE5 postcode area, which has experienced 556 crimes and a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE5 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 1HZ, encompassing approximately 3397 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 1HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Allerdale Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Cottersdale Gardens with total crimes: 4

ELGAR AVENUE, NE5 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.8371.43%
Violence and sexual offences83.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting72.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7720.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-90.91%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.3683.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2425.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.00-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.59150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9420.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.120.00%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.71-28.57%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-81.82%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.180.00%
Vehicle crime43.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20241
June 202411
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 1HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Allerdale Drive
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cottersdale Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Gracefield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Arkleside Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arncliffe Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dunbar Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dawlish Place
    Total1
    Public order1