NE5 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 1NJ

NE5 1NJ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This NE5 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 1NJ, encompassing approximately 3225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 1NJ area, explore the NE5 1NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whorlton Place with total crimes: 7
  • Mitford Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Grange with total crimes: 4

NE5 1NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.998.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.03125.00%
Robbery12.790.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.03-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.550.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.51500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.9666.67%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0612.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.5533.33%
Drugs11.240.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whorlton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mitford Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Chapel Grange
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gracefield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Glendale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Greenway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Dunford Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. West Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hillhead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gleneagle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1