NE5 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3SH

NE5 3SH, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.73 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3SH, encompassing approximately 3825 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 3SH area, explore the NE5 3SH 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: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

NE5 3SH 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 3SH 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.73325.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.66350.00%
Other theft72.35250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8350.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.32-42.86%
Vehicle crime52.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-60.00%
Shoplifting41.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.31-66.67%
Other theft30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.4933.33%
Vehicle crime93.14800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.35-22.22%
Public order41.83100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3512.50%
Drugs42.35100.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Public order21.05-60.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.47125.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.717.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.92100.00%
Public order52.09-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Other theft41.05-50.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.5575.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.66-33.33%
Other theft82.09166.67%
Public order72.09600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Shoplifting41.0533.33%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.419.09%
Violence and sexual offences83.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-33.33%
Shoplifting31.05-25.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.67175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.88-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.57-76.19%
Shoplifting41.31300.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-25.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05100.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 behaviour129.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.140.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202414
June 202421
May 202412
April 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 20245
December 202321
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 202418
March 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 3SH 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. Roundhill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Drumsheugh Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chandra Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pallinsburn Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lynfield Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Avonlea Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kelston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wychcroft Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Inchcliffe Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Prunus Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wilbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Ponteland Road
    Total1
    Public order1