NE5 3RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3RY

NE5 3RY, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.92 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3RY 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 3RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3RY, encompassing approximately 3958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 3RY area, explore the NE5 3RY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE5 3RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moulton Place with total crimes: 28
  • Waltham Place with total crimes: 4
  • Colwyne Place with total crimes: 4

NE5 3RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.92325.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2775.00%
Other theft71.77250.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.34-9.09%
Vehicle crime52.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-69.23%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.260.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-71.43%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2214.6569.23%
Anti-social behaviour135.5662.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.02250.00%
Public order41.77100.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.62-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson103.2811.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.53-55.56%
Drugs42.02100.00%
Other theft41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.9290.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.8080.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.55125.00%
Public order52.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Other theft31.01-40.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.11-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.53-16.67%
Public order62.53100.00%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.859.09%
Violence and sexual offences113.03120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78-20.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.59120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences51.26-76.19%
Shoplifting41.26300.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 offences2112.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-28.57%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.27-41.67%
Shoplifting31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.0971.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.03-47.06%
Public order42.27100.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-77.78%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.370.00%
Vehicle crime94.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.270.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 202413
April 202419
March 202410
February 202411
January 20245
December 202321
November 20239
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202413
May 20248
April 202418
March 202410
February 202412
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 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 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 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 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 3RY 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. Waltham Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Colwyne Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carwarding Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Bonington Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gishford Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Foxglove Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Sunnyway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Rosehill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lindfield Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Roundhill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fulwell Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Drumsheugh Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chandra Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lynfield Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Avonlea Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kelston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wychcroft Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Inchcliffe Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Prunus Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Wilbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1