NE5 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3RJ

NE5 3RJ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.68 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3RJ, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (161.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)

NE5 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • Moulton Place with total crimes: 28
  • Wellfield Lane with total crimes: 6

NE5 3RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3427.68161.54%
Anti-social behaviour228.80175.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.6957.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.690.00%
Other theft72.07600.00%
Public order51.81-28.57%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.49-12.50%
Shoplifting133.6285.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.36-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.0714.29%
Public order72.0775.00%
Vehicle crime31.81-40.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.1436.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.88-36.36%
Shoplifting71.81600.00%
Vehicle crime51.81-44.44%
Public order41.29-20.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.0817.65%
Anti-social behaviour115.17-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.8522.22%
Vehicle crime92.85-18.18%
Public order52.330.00%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Other theft10.78-75.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.56-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour124.409.09%
Vehicle crime113.1022.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.8550.00%
Public order52.33-28.57%
Other theft41.290.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.52-75.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.1560.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.2122.22%
Vehicle crime92.85200.00%
Shoplifting82.33-46.67%
Public order72.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81100.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.49-6.25%
Shoplifting153.8887.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.88-35.71%
Public order42.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.19128.57%
Anti-social behaviour144.14133.33%
Shoplifting83.6214.29%
Public order62.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-55.56%
Robbery11.030.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.3580.00%
Shoplifting72.33133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.81-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.8150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5566.67%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0966.67%
Other theft53.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.03-40.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.33100.00%
Other theft51.55150.00%
Vehicle crime51.29150.00%
Shoplifting41.29-60.00%
Other crime31.0350.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.880.00%
Shoplifting103.360.00%
Public order52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 202415
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 202414
January 20246
December 20234
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202413
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 202415
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202416
June 202420
May 202417
April 202424
March 202415
February 202416
January 20247
December 202315
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Moulton Place
    Total28
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wellfield Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Barclay Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 5. Waltham Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Colwyne Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cromdale Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Brookville Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burdale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Redewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rosehill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southmead Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lindfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Roundhill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Fulwell Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Stapleford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lynfield Place
    Total1
    Other theft1