NE5 3UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3UT

NE5 3UT, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.89 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3UT 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 3UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3UT, encompassing approximately 2715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

NE5 3UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brigham Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Grasswell Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Brigham Close with total crimes: 3

NE5 3UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.89233.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.68-22.22%
Public order42.58300.00%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.1012.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.31-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences109.21-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour83.68100.00%
Other theft32.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.84-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Public order10.74-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.5260.00%
Public order52.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.41-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour54.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8433.33%
Public order21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8935.71%
Criminal damage and arson37.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-66.67%
Other theft21.10-60.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other crime10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.1650.00%
Other theft53.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6820.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1013.2642.86%
Vehicle crime53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Public order41.47300.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.84-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-50.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.160.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202410
June 202413
May 202415
April 202412
March 202419
February 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brigham Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grasswell Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Brigham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bowfell Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Eastern Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Deepdale Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Whitethorn Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bedale Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Middle Garth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ponteland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Scafell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Harehills Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Wansfell Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Bowfell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mansell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bygate Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Moorview Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Birnham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burnfoot Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Earsdon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1