CRAIGMILLAR CLOSE, NE5 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3SQ

CRAIGMILLAR CLOSE, NE5 3SQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3SQ, encompassing approximately 3496 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

NE5 3SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Colwyne Place with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

CRAIGMILLAR CLOSE, NE5 3SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1512.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-37.50%
Public order41.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.2914.29%
Shoplifting62.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.29-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.00300.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57-75.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.58160.00%
Vehicle crime83.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.29-20.00%
Public order32.2950.00%
Other theft20.86-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.3042.86%
Other theft82.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.29-73.68%
Shoplifting21.43-33.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Public order20.57-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1658.33%
Public order75.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.00-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-42.86%
Shoplifting31.14-25.00%
Other theft20.86-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.3071.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.430.00%
Other theft93.15350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5740.00%
Public order42.00100.00%
Shoplifting41.14-20.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.58-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.15-50.00%
Shoplifting52.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-28.57%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.73-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.00140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.430.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1587.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.2975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.000.00%
Other theft21.43-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14100.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-20.00%
Other theft42.29100.00%
Public order31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.860.00%
Shoplifting52.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202413
May 20245
April 202419
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Colwyne Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. West Farm Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Just Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shearwater Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Felthorpe Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Drumsheugh Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chandra Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pallinsburn Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ashgill Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lynfield Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Avonlea Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1