NE5 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3AU

NE5 3AU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.17 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3AU, encompassing approximately 2243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)

NE5 3AU 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

NE5 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.17-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences84.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.57-46.67%
Vehicle crime63.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6733.33%
Public order31.78-40.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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 behaviour1522.7350.00%
Shoplifting136.6944.44%
Violence and sexual offences85.79-50.00%
Other theft53.57400.00%
Public order52.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-25.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.3977.78%
Anti-social behaviour107.13150.00%
Shoplifting94.46350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.01-42.86%
Public order31.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-90.91%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1117.83175.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.90-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-50.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.1711.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5733.33%
Public order41.78300.00%
Other theft41.78-20.00%
Shoplifting41.78300.00%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.93-40.00%
Other theft54.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.6950.00%
Shoplifting52.67400.00%
Public order52.23150.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Other theft20.89-71.43%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.4816.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.37-11.11%
Other theft63.5720.00%
Shoplifting52.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.010.00%
Other theft53.1225.00%
Vehicle crime22.23-60.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.26-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.01-22.22%
Vehicle crime53.1266.67%
Other theft42.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202416
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 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
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 3AU 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. Deepdale Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Whitethorn Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Elder Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Revell Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hauxley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Westerhope Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1