PONTELAND ROAD, NE5 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3AL

PONTELAND ROAD, NE5 3AL, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.27 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3AL, encompassing approximately 1215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 3AL area, explore the NE5 3AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

NE5 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Moorhead Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Moor Head with total crimes: 5

PONTELAND ROAD, NE5 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour831.27-46.67%
Vehicle crime76.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.76400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.11-50.00%
Shoplifting54.11-16.67%
Burglary34.110.00%
Public order32.47-40.00%
Other theft22.47-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1535.38150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1012.3411.11%
Shoplifting68.23500.00%
Other theft54.94400.00%
Public order54.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.2212.50%
Anti-social behaviour67.41100.00%
Vehicle crime44.94100.00%
Possession of weapons23.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-60.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other theft11.65-91.67%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1228.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.8760.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.58150.00%
Burglary34.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721.3975.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.76-58.33%
Other theft44.11-60.00%
Shoplifting23.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Possession of weapons21.65100.00%
Theft from the person11.650.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.62-14.29%
Other theft109.8711.11%
Anti-social behaviour48.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.2950.00%
Public order22.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.0327.27%
Other theft911.52125.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.4150.00%
Public order54.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.1133.33%
Vehicle crime23.29-33.33%
Drugs21.650.00%
Theft from the person11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.3983.33%
Other theft49.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.29200.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Shoplifting12.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.75-40.00%
Other theft54.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.29-40.00%
Public order22.47100.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.0425.00%
Other theft68.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime54.11-58.33%
Public order14.110.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1227.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.87-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour66.58-45.45%
Other theft44.940.00%
Robbery13.290.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1127.98266.67%
Violence and sexual offences99.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime67.41200.00%
Other theft44.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29-33.33%
Burglary11.650.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.910.00%
Other theft814.810.00%
Public order46.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 202412
March 202414
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Moorhead Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moor Head
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Howat Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Woodburn Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Whitethorn Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Elder Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redewater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Revell Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Moorside Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wingrove Road North
    Total1
    Burglary1