ROTHAY PLACE, NE5 3PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3PU

ROTHAY PLACE, NE5 3PU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.87 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3PU 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 3PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3PU, encompassing approximately 4251 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

NE5 3PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moulton Place with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Barclay Place with total crimes: 5

ROTHAY PLACE, NE5 3PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2621.87188.89%
Violence and sexual offences186.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.23160.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0650.00%
Other theft72.12250.00%
Public order71.650.00%
Other crime41.650.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.70-6.25%
Shoplifting93.5328.57%
Public order72.1275.00%
Vehicle crime71.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-68.75%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.76-40.74%
Shoplifting73.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-40.00%
Public order41.41-42.86%
Other theft30.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.2342.11%
Criminal damage and arson106.35-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.8814.29%
Public order71.8816.67%
Drugs31.65-40.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.23-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson114.4737.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.59-57.14%
Vehicle crime72.1275.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Drugs51.41150.00%
Other theft51.18150.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.47-75.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.8291.67%
Anti-social behaviour215.41133.33%
Shoplifting84.94-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.88166.67%
Public order61.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.3587.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.530.00%
Public order102.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.0571.43%
Anti-social behaviour122.820.00%
Shoplifting82.8233.33%
Public order71.88133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-42.86%
Robbery10.940.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-22.22%
Shoplifting61.65100.00%
Vehicle crime51.41150.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.94125.00%
Other theft62.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-63.64%
Shoplifting30.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1110.11-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences92.59-10.00%
Shoplifting42.12-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1311.7662.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.06-50.00%
Shoplifting92.35125.00%
Burglary52.12400.00%
Public order51.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-88.89%
Other crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.700.00%
Vehicle crime94.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.120.00%
Other theft51.880.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 202421
March 20249
February 202412
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 202415
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202416
June 202427
May 202419
April 202423
March 202412
February 202412
January 20247
December 202321
November 20239
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 3PU 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. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Barclay Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 4. Waltham Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Colwyne Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carwarding Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Finsmere Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bonington Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Gishford Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Brookville Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foxglove Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sunnyway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Blakemoor Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Rosehill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Southmead Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Lindfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Roundhill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Fulwell Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dewley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Drumsheugh Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chandra Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Kelston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wychcroft Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Inchcliffe Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Prunus Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Deepbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1