WHITTINGHAM ROAD, NE5 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4DQ

WHITTINGHAM ROAD, NE5 4DQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4DQ, encompassing approximately 4049 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

NE5 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kidlandlee Green with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Kyloe Place with total crimes: 5

WHITTINGHAM ROAD, NE5 4DQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.0440.00%
Shoplifting145.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.4618.18%
Public order83.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft10.49-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences1514.32-31.82%
Shoplifting123.70-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour112.9657.14%
Other theft72.72600.00%
Public order41.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.57-4.35%
Shoplifting195.43-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.69-50.00%
Public order61.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3023.71114.29%
Violence and sexual offences237.4121.05%
Anti-social behaviour145.6816.67%
Public order103.4625.00%
Other theft52.47150.00%
Vehicle crime51.2325.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.03-29.63%
Shoplifting144.69-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.46100.00%
Public order82.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-28.57%
Burglary41.23100.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.2612.50%
Shoplifting156.67-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.7075.00%
Public order61.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.48500.00%
Drugs31.48200.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.309.09%
Shoplifting165.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.950.00%
Other crime42.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Public order40.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.844.76%
Anti-social behaviour105.4311.11%
Shoplifting82.47-20.00%
Public order61.9850.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.34-4.55%
Shoplifting105.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22400.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.43100.00%
Shoplifting84.45-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.98200.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.62-21.43%
Shoplifting112.72175.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.72-40.00%
Other theft42.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.70-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson103.4666.67%
Other theft42.4733.33%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.470.00%
Public order51.480.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 20249
December 202318
November 20239
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202422
June 202423
May 202419
April 202427
March 202424
February 202422
January 202421
December 202322
November 202311
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202419
June 202430
May 202414
April 202415
March 202416
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
September 20232

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 4DQ 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. Kyloe Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Queens Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Lazonby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Lynden Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Denton Gate
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Newbiggin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hedgehope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kidlandlee Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1