SHIRLAW CLOSE, NE5 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4DG

SHIRLAW CLOSE, NE5 4DG, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.00 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4DG 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 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4DG, encompassing approximately 3526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NE5 4DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kidlandlee Green with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Deneside with total crimes: 5

SHIRLAW CLOSE, NE5 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.0027.78%
Anti-social behaviour156.520.00%
Shoplifting94.25-25.00%
Public order62.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70150.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-85.71%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.00-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour155.10200.00%
Shoplifting124.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime73.400.00%
Public order51.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.5835.29%
Shoplifting186.52-37.93%
Public order95.1028.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.82163.64%
Violence and sexual offences178.22-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour174.8270.00%
Public order74.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.280.00%
Shoplifting115.9522.22%
Anti-social behaviour103.1211.11%
Public order72.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.42-42.86%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Other theft21.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.4210.53%
Anti-social behaviour95.9512.50%
Shoplifting92.5512.50%
Vehicle crime72.55600.00%
Other theft61.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7050.00%
Public order51.7066.67%
Drugs51.42400.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.3118.75%
Anti-social behaviour85.3914.29%
Shoplifting82.27300.00%
Other crime42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3645.45%
Anti-social behaviour74.54-22.22%
Public order41.9833.33%
Shoplifting21.13-66.67%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.64-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.12-30.77%
Shoplifting62.5520.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.6330.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.690.00%
Shoplifting53.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6318.18%
Anti-social behaviour103.69-28.57%
Shoplifting62.840.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.917.69%
Violence and sexual offences113.97-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1275.00%
Public order41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202423
June 202417
May 202421
April 202421
March 202419
February 202416
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20245
June 202417
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202429
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
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 4DG 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. Deneside
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Thorp
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Kyloe Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mortimer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Orchard Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yetholm Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kielder Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Herrick Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Shirlaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Broughton Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whittingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Denton Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westgarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Priory Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Newbiggin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kidlandlee Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1