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 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.03 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2HW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

NE5 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 24
  • Harle Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 8

BIRKSHAW WALK, NE5 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2222.03-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences186.215.88%
Criminal damage and arson155.08114.29%
Vehicle crime54.24150.00%
Public order51.41-28.57%
Shoplifting51.41-80.77%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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 behaviour2518.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.060.00%
Vehicle crime94.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.540.00%
Other theft52.260.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202420
June 202416
May 202416
April 202421
March 202419
February 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
December 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202426
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beltingham
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harle Close
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lordenshaw
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Brokenheugh
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Burnside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Byrness
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Downham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allenheads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holborn Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Hotch Pudding Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burnstones
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Castlewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Longstone Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ilderton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haughton Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lindisfarne Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Crosslaw
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Deer Bush
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1