BIRKSHAW WALK, NE5 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 2HW

BIRKSHAW WALK, NE5 2HW, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.81 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE5 postcode area, which has experienced 533 crimes and a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE5 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 2HW, encompassing approximately 3539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 2HW area, explore the NE5 2HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (2500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-45.16% decrease)

NE5 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 45
  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BIRKSHAW WALK, NE5 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3028.8150.00%
Shoplifting268.472500.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.34-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson74.80-12.50%
Public order71.98133.33%
Robbery51.980.00%
Other theft31.41-57.14%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.4755.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.6560.00%
Other theft72.2675.00%
Burglary41.98300.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-93.75%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.650.00%
Vehicle crime164.52433.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.52-37.50%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Public order21.13-33.33%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.97-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences154.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.2433.33%
Public order32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.8010.53%
Violence and sexual offences185.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime65.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69-14.29%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.21170.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.63216.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.3775.00%
Vehicle crime51.9866.67%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.91-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-62.50%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.5413.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.8071.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.3914.29%
Vehicle crime82.26-27.27%
Shoplifting32.2650.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.25-6.25%
Vehicle crime114.24266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.98-22.22%
Other theft41.980.00%
Public order21.13-66.67%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.826.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.52-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9512.50%
Public order62.54500.00%
Other theft41.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-66.67%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.6447.06%
Violence and sexual offences157.0636.36%
Vehicle crime94.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.54300.00%
Other theft52.26400.00%
Public order11.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.73-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences114.80-21.43%
Vehicle crime33.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.370.00%
Public order73.950.00%
Vehicle crime51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202420
June 202416
May 202416
April 202421
March 202419
February 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 202325
September 202317
August 202319

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202431
June 202420
May 202415
April 202418
March 202427
February 202410
January 202417
December 202315
November 202316
October 202315
September 202311
August 202314

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
December 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 202311
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beltingham
    Total45
    Shoplifting26
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lordenshaw
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 4. Lindisfarne Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Apperley
    Total4
    Robbery4
  • 6. Linbridge Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Highwell Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Crosslaw
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allenheads
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Burnside
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 11. Haughton Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hotch Pudding Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Downham
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Deer Bush
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Longhirst
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Byrness
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Brokenheugh
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Allerwash
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Longstone Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thornley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1