OVINGTON GROVE, NE5 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 2QE

OVINGTON GROVE, NE5 2QE, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.20 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2QE 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 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 2QE, encompassing approximately 2469 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Genister Place with total crimes: 5
  • Whittington Grove with total crimes: 5

OVINGTON GROVE, NE5 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.200.00%
Shoplifting104.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Other crime31.62200.00%
Public order21.21-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-91.30%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2328.7553.33%
Violence and sexual offences129.31-14.29%
Public order104.8666.67%
Shoplifting104.05400.00%
Other theft64.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1522.6836.36%
Violence and sexual offences146.07-30.00%
Public order65.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.43-28.57%
Other theft42.02-69.23%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Possession of weapons31.620.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other crime10.81-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.1066.67%
Other theft138.10333.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.26-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.45133.33%
Other crime42.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Burglary31.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.6587.50%
Violence and sexual offences126.070.00%
Public order74.86250.00%
Shoplifting42.83300.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other theft31.21-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.8614.29%
Other theft83.24-20.00%
Public order23.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Drugs20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.91100.00%
Other theft109.7242.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.0516.67%
Public order52.830.00%
Vehicle crime42.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-50.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.630.00%
Other theft74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-14.29%
Public order52.43150.00%
Vehicle crime32.0250.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.86133.33%
Other theft72.8316.67%
Shoplifting42.83100.00%
Public order21.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.60-42.86%
Other theft64.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.43200.00%
Public order42.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-57.14%
Other crime31.210.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.065.00%
Vehicle crime98.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.640.00%
Other theft52.83-37.50%
Shoplifting32.02-25.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.8433.33%
Other theft88.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.24-12.50%
Shoplifting42.8333.33%
Vehicle crime31.62-57.14%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order10.81-80.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.070.00%
Other theft73.240.00%
Vehicle crime72.830.00%
Public order52.830.00%
Shoplifting32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202420
May 202412
April 202412
March 202424
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202321
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202413
May 20243
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202423
July 202415
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Genister Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Whittington Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ovington Grove
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Howat Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Bingfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Elder Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dahlia Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarewood Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Blakemoor Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Yewvale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Deepbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Westerhope Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Angerton Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1