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

Overview of Crime in NE5 3BX

PONTELAND ROAD, NE5 3BX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3BX 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 3BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3BX, encompassing approximately 4115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

NE5 3BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brieryside with total crimes: 9
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Howat Avenue with total crimes: 4

PONTELAND ROAD, NE5 3BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.53-68.18%
Shoplifting71.70-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-66.67%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1546.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.3520.00%
Shoplifting82.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-57.14%
Public order30.73200.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.69-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.43-12.50%
Other theft31.70-25.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.12-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson84.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.94-11.11%
Other theft41.940.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Possession of weapons40.97300.00%
Shoplifting30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.19133.33%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Public order20.97-71.43%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.9190.91%
Public order75.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.7020.00%
Shoplifting51.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Other theft20.73-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.48-21.43%
Other theft62.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2125.00%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0240.00%
Shoplifting53.400.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.7050.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-42.86%
Other theft40.97100.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour88.99-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.94600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.70-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-55.56%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.885.26%
Anti-social behaviour114.86-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.67200.00%
Other theft42.19100.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.620.00%
Vehicle crime43.160.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202422
June 202415
May 202417
April 202418
March 202421
February 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234

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
September 20231

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
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brieryside
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Springfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Howat Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Meadowdale Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Eastern Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorhead Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cottage Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sheriff Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Murrayfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Deepdale Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Whinmoor Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hauxley Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1