NE5 2QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 2QF

NE5 2QF, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.02 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2QF 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 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 2QF, encompassing approximately 4071 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

NE5 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Garthfield Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Fourstones with total crimes: 4

NE5 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.02-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson123.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences112.9522.22%
Shoplifting92.70125.00%
Burglary12.210.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.7530.77%
Criminal damage and arson94.18-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences92.21-30.77%
Vehicle crime62.21200.00%
Public order41.4733.33%
Shoplifting40.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1412.7727.27%
Anti-social behaviour133.44225.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.19225.00%
Public order33.190.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-80.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1110.0757.14%
Vehicle crime102.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.98-69.23%
Public order30.9850.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.050.00%
Vehicle crime123.199.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.95-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-50.00%
Other theft41.23100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other crime10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1313.02-35.00%
Vehicle crime113.19175.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4650.00%
Other crime42.210.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.35114.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.23-20.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.3716.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.72-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.47-54.55%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1111.0522.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.46-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.21-62.50%
Public order41.4733.33%
Other theft30.980.00%
Other crime10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.9322.22%
Vehicle crime92.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.21-64.29%
Other crime31.230.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1817.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour164.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences143.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.44125.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.950.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 202316
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202413
June 20244
May 202413
April 202413
March 202420
February 202415
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Garthfield Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fourstones
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Downham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peary Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corsenside
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Eshott Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cromdale Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Brookville Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cornhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Deer Bush
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hawksley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Darden Lough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dayshield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burdale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dewley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1