WESTGARTH, NE5 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4NS

WESTGARTH, NE5 4NS, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4NS, encompassing approximately 2757 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deneside with total crimes: 5
  • West Thorp with total crimes: 5
  • Brockwell Grove with total crimes: 4

WESTGARTH, NE5 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.35-30.77%
Shoplifting53.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81100.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.04225.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.710.00%
Vehicle crime83.63700.00%
Public order52.90-28.57%
Shoplifting51.81-44.44%
Drugs31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1411.11%
Shoplifting93.63-57.14%
Public order73.26600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-75.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2120.31600.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.6277.78%
Violence and sexual offences95.80-47.06%
Burglary23.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.6813.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.1728.57%
Public order43.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-40.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.04-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.44-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.54400.00%
Drugs51.810.00%
Other theft41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45100.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.80200.00%
Other crime43.26300.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.35-50.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9050.00%
Robbery12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.35-12.50%
Public order32.5450.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.0655.56%
Anti-social behaviour85.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.90400.00%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences910.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.260.00%
Burglary22.540.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 202417
April 202415
March 202416
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202421
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
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 4NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Deneside
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Thorp
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mortimer Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedeburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kielder Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Thorp
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shirlaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Whittingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Westgarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Priory Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Newbiggin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1