NE5 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 2LW

NE5 2LW, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.42 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 2LW, encompassing approximately 3810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE5 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 24
  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

NE5 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.42-26.47%
Violence and sexual offences176.566.25%
Criminal damage and arson144.46100.00%
Public order73.670.00%
Shoplifting51.84-81.48%
Other crime21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3427.2988.89%
Shoplifting278.922600.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.090.00%
Public order74.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.84-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.7538.46%
Violence and sexual offences164.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.209.09%
Public order53.1566.67%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1416.53180.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson113.1557.14%
Shoplifting32.89200.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.607.69%
Anti-social behaviour133.67-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson73.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.84-28.57%
Public order41.31100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.9146.15%
Violence and sexual offences134.99-13.33%
Vehicle crime73.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.84133.33%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1215.38%
Anti-social behaviour133.94116.67%
Vehicle crime53.410.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1485.71%
Anti-social behaviour63.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-40.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.6625.00%
Vehicle crime82.62-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences72.10-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-16.67%
Other crime11.310.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5585.71%
Vehicle crime113.41450.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1020.00%
Public order21.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.66-56.52%
Violence and sexual offences72.62-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-50.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-85.71%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2318.110.00%
Vehicle crime146.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.150.00%
Public order42.620.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202416
June 202412
May 202414
April 202413
March 202415
February 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202418
June 202413
May 202413
April 202419
March 202413
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 3 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 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 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202427
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 2LW 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. Lordenshaw
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Fourstones
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bruce Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brokenheugh
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Byrness
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Downham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Peary Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheatfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lynden Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Eshott Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Deer Bush
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hawksley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Darden Lough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dayshield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1