SPRINGFIELD ROAD, NE5 3DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3DU

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, NE5 3DU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3DU 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 3DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3DU, encompassing approximately 4870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE5 3DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moulton Place with total crimes: 28
  • Brieryside with total crimes: 4
  • Carwarding Place with total crimes: 3

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, NE5 3DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.9390.91%
Criminal damage and arson94.31125.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.85-33.33%
Other theft51.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-16.67%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Public order40.82-20.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-60.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.06-36.84%
Shoplifting112.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26-50.00%
Public order51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-20.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.50-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour123.909.09%
Shoplifting112.46450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-28.57%
Public order31.030.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.5236.84%
Anti-social behaviour115.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.4425.00%
Public order31.03-40.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.9311.76%
Anti-social behaviour113.90-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson112.2622.22%
Public order52.26400.00%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.116.25%
Anti-social behaviour163.49220.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.28200.00%
Other theft61.85200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Shoplifting20.62-71.43%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0323.08%
Shoplifting73.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8318.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.230.00%
Public order51.03150.00%
Other theft41.0333.33%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Shoplifting30.62-62.50%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.19-31.25%
Shoplifting82.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6466.67%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-75.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4277.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.28100.00%
Other theft51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime41.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-62.50%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.42-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour81.850.00%
Vehicle crime71.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-20.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.6250.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.490.00%
Burglary61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202419
June 202426
May 202419
April 202417
March 202416
February 202413
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 202416
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moulton Place
    Total28
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brieryside
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Carwarding Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Foxglove Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sunnyway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Eastern Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rennington Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blakemoor Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Rosehill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southmead Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lindfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Roundhill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kelston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wychcroft Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Inchcliffe Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Prunus Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Middle Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wilbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Radcliffe Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hauxley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Yewvale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Deepbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Cottage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1