NAFFERTON PLACE, NE5 2QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 2QR

NAFFERTON PLACE, NE5 2QR, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.42 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2QR 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 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 2QR, encompassing approximately 3346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

NE5 2QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Genister Place with total crimes: 5
  • Whittington Grove with total crimes: 5

NAFFERTON PLACE, NE5 2QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3019.4266.67%
Violence and sexual offences138.9685.71%
Public order113.8883.33%
Drugs33.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.34-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.38-12.50%
Public order62.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2519.7292.31%
Anti-social behaviour97.47-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences82.69-42.86%
Public order72.39250.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Burglary41.20300.00%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-57.14%
Robbery20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.0355.56%
Shoplifting134.18225.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.29133.33%
Vehicle crime42.0933.33%
Other crime31.200.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.061000.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.29-25.00%
Shoplifting42.69-50.00%
Public order41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.46-20.00%
Shoplifting83.59700.00%
Public order22.39-66.67%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.35114.29%
Public order64.4820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-40.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.39-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.09400.00%
Public order51.49150.00%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.59100.00%
Shoplifting31.79-40.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.37-60.00%
Shoplifting51.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4925.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-62.50%
Other crime20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In November 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 offences1511.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4814.29%
Vehicle crime42.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.990.00%
Shoplifting62.090.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
July 202425
June 202413
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 202412
March 202415
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 202310

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
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total37
    Shoplifting27
    Public order7
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lonnen Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Cuthbert'S Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Bingfield Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Aster Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Dahlia Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarewood Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Abbotsmeade Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Robsheugh Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Terry Cooney Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hesleyside Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Angerton Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1