CHESTNUT AVENUE, NE5 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3AY

CHESTNUT AVENUE, NE5 3AY, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.59 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3AY, encompassing approximately 2245 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NE5 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brieryside with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

CHESTNUT AVENUE, NE5 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.5944.44%
Violence and sexual offences75.79-53.33%
Public order53.1266.67%
Other theft42.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.1587.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.68200.00%
Shoplifting94.01350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.01-50.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-90.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1014.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.45-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-57.14%
Burglary21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences916.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1233.33%
Other theft41.780.00%
Shoplifting41.780.00%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.24-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-20.00%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.91175.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9025.00%
Public order52.23400.00%
Other theft22.23-60.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.1314.29%
Other theft53.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.1216.67%
Other theft53.1225.00%
Vehicle crime22.23-60.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.58-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.67150.00%
Other theft42.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences811.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.5660.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.56100.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.340.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Brieryside
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Howat Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Moorhead Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deepdale Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Whinmoor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hauxley Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Woodburn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1