NE5 3XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3XG

NE5 3XG, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3XG 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 3XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3XG, encompassing approximately 2196 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 3XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Matlock Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Apperley Avenue with total crimes: 2

NE5 3XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.3814.29%
Shoplifting63.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7320.00%
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.19-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.8414.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.64-22.22%
Other theft33.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Public order11.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.02350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.10-12.50%
Other theft53.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Shoplifting21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.56-27.27%
Public order33.640.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.39266.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.0120.00%
Other theft62.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7350.00%
Public order32.73200.00%
Shoplifting31.37-25.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.02-37.50%
Shoplifting42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-57.14%
Drugs11.370.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In January 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 behaviour810.0260.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.19-28.57%
Public order12.280.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6657.14%
Criminal damage and arson75.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Other theft32.2850.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.38-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.280.00%
Vehicle crime32.28200.00%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In October 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 offences812.29-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.64-50.00%
Other theft42.280.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.010.00%
Shoplifting44.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Matlock Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Apperley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Byrness Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Farm Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Just Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shearwater Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Felthorpe Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Swanton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Avonlea Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1