RUDCHESTER PLACE, NE5 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 2QX

RUDCHESTER PLACE, NE5 2QX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.87 per 1,000 population. This NE5 2QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE5 postcode area, which has experienced 533 crimes and a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE5 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 2QX, encompassing approximately 3387 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

NE5 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Genister Place with total crimes: 6
  • Ovington Grove with total crimes: 6

RUDCHESTER PLACE, NE5 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting1813.87-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.31-12.50%
Public order62.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
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
Shoplifting2519.4892.31%
Anti-social behaviour97.38-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences82.66-38.46%
Public order72.36250.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Robbery20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.53225.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.8462.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.25250.00%
Vehicle crime42.0733.33%
Other crime31.180.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.041000.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.25-27.27%
Shoplifting42.36-50.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.04-31.25%
Shoplifting83.25700.00%
Public order22.36-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-40.00%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.36400.00%
Public order51.48150.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
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 offences127.6871.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.77-40.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.86-53.33%
Shoplifting52.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-50.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Other crime21.18-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
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 offences1510.927.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.4314.29%
Vehicle crime42.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.18300.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Shoplifting10.59-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.130.00%
Shoplifting62.0720.00%
Public order41.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-57.14%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1012.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.070.00%
Vehicle crime72.070.00%
Shoplifting52.070.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202416
February 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 202315
October 202314
September 20237

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 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

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
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 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
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting14
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Genister Place
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ovington Grove
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 4. Angerton Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kirkheaton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Bingfield Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bavington Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aster Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lonnen Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Two Ball Lonnen
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dahlia Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. St Cuthbert'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hesleyside Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1