BIRLING PLACE, NE5 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3LL

BIRLING PLACE, NE5 3LL, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3LL, encompassing approximately 4908 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

NE5 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brieryside with total crimes: 4
  • Carwarding Place with total crimes: 3
  • Howat Avenue with total crimes: 3

BIRLING PLACE, NE5 3LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson118.56266.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.24-27.27%
Other crime41.63300.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-33.33%
Shoplifting40.81-42.86%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.35-38.89%
Shoplifting72.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Public order40.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.78-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour103.6711.11%
Shoplifting82.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-50.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9826.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.87-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.83-40.00%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.43-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.04-23.08%
Public order62.04500.00%
Drugs51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons40.81300.00%
Other theft30.81-57.14%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.006.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.26160.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.65100.00%
Other theft71.63250.00%
Drugs31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-88.89%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1750.00%
Public order93.0680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Shoplifting40.81300.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other theft20.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.54-9.09%
Other theft62.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22400.00%
Public order51.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-50.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.72-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.2450.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7455.56%
Criminal damage and arson82.85100.00%
Vehicle crime51.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-50.00%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

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 offences98.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8333.33%
Vehicle crime71.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Drugs30.810.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.670.00%
Burglary51.220.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202418
June 202419
May 202415
April 202416
March 202415
February 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 202413
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 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
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brieryside
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Carwarding Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Howat Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Foxglove Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sunnyway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Eastern Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rennington Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blakemoor Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Rosehill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lindfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rowan Way
    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. Revell Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 28. Westerhope Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1