WESTERHOPE GARDENS, NE5 3JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3JP

WESTERHOPE GARDENS, NE5 3JP, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.06 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3JP 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 3JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3JP, encompassing approximately 2614 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

NE5 3JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Place with total crimes: 11
  • Brieryside with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

WESTERHOPE GARDENS, NE5 3JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2329.0653.33%
Shoplifting178.8070.00%
Public order116.5083.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.21-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson54.210.00%
Other theft51.9166.67%
Drugs11.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.62-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour156.8850.00%
Shoplifting105.74400.00%
Public order63.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.9133.33%
Possession of weapons31.53200.00%
Other theft31.15-78.57%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other crime10.76-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.48110.00%
Other theft148.03250.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.820.00%
Other crime41.910.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-40.00%
Shoplifting21.15-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.8055.56%
Violence and sexual offences105.35-28.57%
Public order73.82600.00%
Shoplifting72.68600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6825.00%
Vehicle crime51.91150.00%
Other theft41.91-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.53200.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.59-41.67%
Other theft95.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.4433.33%
Drugs31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.71118.18%
Other theft89.1814.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.0675.00%
Shoplifting62.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Public order31.15-40.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.6810.00%
Other theft74.2116.67%
Public order52.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91300.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-42.86%
Shoplifting21.53-60.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1013.00-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.820.00%
Other theft62.680.00%
Shoplifting52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.00-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.21-22.22%
Other theft62.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-90.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.74-10.53%
Vehicle crime106.50233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.8250.00%
Other theft63.44-14.29%
Shoplifting32.290.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.97-5.00%
Other theft77.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.680.00%
Burglary42.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.42-9.09%
Other theft77.65-22.22%
Vehicle crime72.68-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-53.85%
Public order42.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-57.14%
Shoplifting31.15-57.14%
Other crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.410.00%
Other theft94.970.00%
Vehicle crime83.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.060.00%
Shoplifting72.680.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202415
June 202410
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236
August 202313

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237
August 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233
September 20237
August 20238

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202410
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202418
June 202421
May 202410
April 202414
March 202424
February 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317
October 202319
September 202320
August 202322

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Heather Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
  • 2. Brieryside
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Genister Place
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ovington Grove
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 7. Queensway
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Howat Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Angerton Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Willow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Moorhead Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cottage Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bavington Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Greenway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blakemoor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Stamfordham Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Deepbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Westerhope Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elder Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lindale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1