NE5 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4AR

NE5 4AR, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4AR, encompassing approximately 4433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

NE5 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kidlandlee Green with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Garthfield Crescent with total crimes: 7

NE5 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.74350.00%
Public order94.06350.00%
Shoplifting92.03-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.03250.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.92-22.22%
Shoplifting103.160.00%
Other theft52.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.60-25.00%
Shoplifting104.0625.00%
Public order72.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.4641.18%
Anti-social behaviour125.4120.00%
Public order102.7142.86%
Vehicle crime82.26-11.11%
Shoplifting81.80-27.27%
Other theft31.800.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.69-19.05%
Shoplifting113.83-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.4842.86%
Vehicle crime92.2680.00%
Public order72.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.580.00%
Burglary41.58300.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.6610.53%
Shoplifting134.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.58-36.36%
Public order61.5850.00%
Vehicle crime51.35150.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.9811.76%
Shoplifting154.2987.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.3837.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.4833.33%
Public order40.9033.33%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.37-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour83.8314.29%
Shoplifting81.80-20.00%
Other theft41.800.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-40.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0818.18%
Shoplifting105.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.26-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.58150.00%
Public order41.1333.33%
Other theft40.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.76144.44%
Anti-social behaviour164.96128.57%
Shoplifting83.61-27.27%
Other theft41.800.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.80175.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.48-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.03-41.67%
Other theft41.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-75.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1411.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.169.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.7133.33%
Other theft51.80150.00%
Shoplifting41.1333.33%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.480.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 202316
November 20237
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202418
June 202424
May 202417
April 202421
March 202419
February 202417
January 202426
December 202322
November 20239
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234
September 20233

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 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 4AR 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. Garthfield Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wellfield Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kyloe Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Queens Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 7. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mortimer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Yetholm Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kielder Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Herrick Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Shirlaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Whittingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lazonby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Lynden Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Denton Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Kidlandlee Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Reay Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Pallinsburn Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ashgill Mews
    Total1
    Public order1