NE5 3HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3HX

NE5 3HX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3HX 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 3HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3HX, encompassing approximately 3746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NE5 3HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elvaston Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Grasswell Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Matlock Avenue with total crimes: 2

NE5 3HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour710.14-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.6066.67%
Public order41.33300.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 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 behaviour910.14-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.40-41.67%
Shoplifting61.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.2042.86%
Other theft42.67300.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.41157.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.81-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-50.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.53-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.2118.18%
Violence and sexual offences73.47-22.22%
Other theft61.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Drugs31.6050.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.48175.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.94-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.4020.00%
Shoplifting41.60-20.00%
Other theft41.07-42.86%
Public order31.07-57.14%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2816.67%
Other theft73.7416.67%
Public order71.87600.00%
Shoplifting51.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.20250.00%
Shoplifting71.87250.00%
Other theft61.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-69.23%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.141200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.47-16.67%
Other theft32.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-71.43%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1471.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.2040.00%
Other theft61.8720.00%
Vehicle crime61.60200.00%
Public order31.60200.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-88.89%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour99.88-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences72.40-56.25%
Other theft51.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-16.67%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.355.56%
Violence and sexual offences165.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.27-25.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.270.00%
Shoplifting52.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 202413
December 20231
November 20239
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418
May 20247
April 20249
March 202414
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elvaston Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Grasswell Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Matlock Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. West Farm Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Foxglove Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sunnyway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Highland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bowfell Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Eastern Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bedale Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kelston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wychcroft Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Inchcliffe Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Prunus Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Middle Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wilbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ponteland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Scafell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Harehills Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Wansfell Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Bowfell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1