NE5 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4AB

NE5 4AB, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4AB, encompassing approximately 3540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 4AB area, explore the NE5 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

NE5 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kidlandlee Green with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Mitford Drive with total crimes: 6

NE5 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.3826.67%
Shoplifting125.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.39120.00%
Public order73.1175.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.9715.38%
Shoplifting124.240.00%
Vehicle crime83.39700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Other theft51.410.00%
Public order41.41-50.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.868.33%
Shoplifting123.67-42.86%
Public order83.3960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-54.55%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.0861.54%
Violence and sexual offences125.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.3910.00%
Public order53.11-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.6760.00%
Shoplifting134.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.67100.00%
Public order82.82300.00%
Vehicle crime32.26-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.5444.44%
Violence and sexual offences103.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime82.82700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26100.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-28.57%
Public order21.41-50.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9933.33%
Shoplifting94.52350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5440.00%
Public order41.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 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 offences127.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.39-28.57%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-71.43%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.60-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.5440.00%
Shoplifting71.9840.00%
Public order41.9833.33%
Other theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0410.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.110.00%
Shoplifting51.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6042.86%
Shoplifting72.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-16.67%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.76-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.98-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.6925.00%
Public order41.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

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

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202416
April 202410
March 202416
February 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202421
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kidlandlee Green
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mitford Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Queens Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mortimer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kielder Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Herrick Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Shirlaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Whittingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wheatfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lynden Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Denton Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Kidlandlee Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1