SELWYN CLOSE, NE5 3XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 3XH

SELWYN CLOSE, NE5 3XH, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This NE5 3XH 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 3XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 3XH, encompassing approximately 1809 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 3XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elvaston Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Grasswell Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 2

SELWYN CLOSE, NE5 3XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour917.1328.57%
Violence and sexual offences74.9716.67%
Public order33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-33.33%
Drugs21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.8175.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.87-33.33%
Shoplifting63.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences911.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-25.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-63.64%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Other theft22.21-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.68450.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.0828.57%
Other theft44.97300.00%
Shoplifting22.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.71-46.15%
Shoplifting43.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.1385.71%
Other theft57.1866.67%
Shoplifting52.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-50.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.4775.00%
Shoplifting73.87250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-25.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Drugs11.66-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Drugs22.210.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.37-11.11%
Vehicle crime44.4233.33%
Other theft42.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-20.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.13-18.18%
Other theft54.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.76-61.54%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Robbery11.660.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1317.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.180.00%
Other theft26.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elvaston Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Grasswell Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Matlock Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Apperley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Byrness Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Farm Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Highland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bowfell Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bedale Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ponteland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Scafell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Harehills Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Wansfell Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bowfell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bygate Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1