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

Overview of Crime in NE5 3AR

PONTELAND ROAD, NE5 3AR, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.77 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3AR, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 3AR area, explore the NE5 3AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE5 3AR area, visit the NE5 3AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 3AR 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 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting928.77-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour86.02-46.67%
Vehicle crime75.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.68150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.35-54.55%
Burglary33.350.00%
Public order32.01-50.00%
Other theft22.01-60.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1535.46114.29%
Shoplifting1310.0444.44%
Violence and sexual offences118.70-15.38%
Public order67.36200.00%
Other theft54.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.7744.44%
Shoplifting98.70350.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.02133.33%
Vehicle crime54.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.01100.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Other theft10.67-91.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1226.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.0328.57%
Criminal damage and arson56.0266.67%
Burglary43.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-66.67%
Shoplifting22.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.09125.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.02-50.00%
Other theft44.68-60.00%
Shoplifting42.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6850.00%
Possession of weapons32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime22.01-33.33%
Public order21.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.090.00%
Other theft109.3711.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Public order21.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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 offences1432.1227.27%
Other theft99.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0250.00%
Public order54.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.3533.33%
Vehicle crime22.68-33.33%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.0757.14%
Other theft57.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.07-30.00%
Other theft64.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.68-40.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.690.00%
Other theft64.0150.00%
Vehicle crime54.01-58.33%
Public order13.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1225.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.03-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour68.03-45.45%
Other theft44.01-20.00%
Robbery12.680.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.700.00%
Vehicle crime67.360.00%
Other theft54.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 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 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3AR 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. Brieryside
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Howat Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodburn Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitethorn Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elder Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redewater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Revell Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Westerhope Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Moorside Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wingrove Road North
    Total1
    Burglary1