NE5 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 1PJ

NE5 1PJ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population. This NE5 1PJ 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 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 1PJ, encompassing approximately 2823 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NE5 1PJ 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
  • Deneside with total crimes: 5

NE5 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.817.14%
Violence and sexual offences135.3185.71%
Shoplifting34.60-25.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.17100.00%
Vehicle crime104.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.5475.00%
Shoplifting42.48100.00%
Public order31.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.50-46.15%
Public order52.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-83.33%
Other crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.17-7.14%
Shoplifting124.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.25-61.54%
Public order21.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.96160.00%
Public order54.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-83.33%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.62-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.12-54.55%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.27-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.90100.00%
Other crime32.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8571.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.25-63.64%
Public order31.42200.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.1537.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.90133.33%
Other theft12.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.02-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences32.83-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.2512.50%
Public order43.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.69233.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.540.00%
Vehicle crime42.83300.00%
Public order41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.830.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202413
April 20245
March 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 202312
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 202413
May 202414
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 1PJ 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. Deneside
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mortimer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedeburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shirlaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Westgarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillhead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Priory Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1