WESTGARTH, NE5 4NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4NT

WESTGARTH, NE5 4NT, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.20 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4NT 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 4NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4NT, encompassing approximately 2325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NE5 4NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whorlton Place with total crimes: 7
  • Mitford Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Deneside with total crimes: 5

WESTGARTH, NE5 4NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.88-20.00%
Shoplifting35.16-25.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.78275.00%
Vehicle crime96.45350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.8733.33%
Public order63.4420.00%
Shoplifting42.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-50.00%
Drugs20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.3250.00%
Public order52.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.86-83.33%
Other crime10.860.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.0615.38%
Shoplifting126.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.16-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-25.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.02116.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.59100.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Shoplifting31.29200.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-80.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 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 offences815.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.58400.00%
Drugs52.150.00%
Other theft42.15100.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.199.09%
Anti-social behaviour85.1660.00%
Other crime53.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1110.3222.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.73-50.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.7511.11%
Violence and sexual offences94.3050.00%
Other theft23.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.46-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.300.00%
Public order34.3050.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.3042.86%
Vehicle crime44.30300.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.010.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20244
June 202415
May 202413
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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
April 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whorlton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mitford Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 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. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedeburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shirlaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Westgarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillhead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Priory Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Newbiggin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1