WESTGARTH, NE5 4NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4NU

WESTGARTH, NE5 4NU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.96 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4NU 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 4NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4NU, encompassing approximately 2071 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 4NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whorlton Place with total crimes: 7
  • Deneside with total crimes: 5
  • West Thorp with total crimes: 5

WESTGARTH, NE5 4NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour1014.96-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences94.8328.57%
Shoplifting34.340.00%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.86225.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.2816.67%
Vehicle crime63.38200.00%
Public order52.900.00%
Shoplifting32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Drugs10.970.00%

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 offences610.6250.00%
Public order52.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Shoplifting20.97-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.34-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.340.00%
Public order32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Shoplifting31.45200.00%
Other theft11.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.90-45.45%
Other theft42.90100.00%
Vehicle crime41.93300.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.31166.67%
Other crime53.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6583.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.31-70.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.6211.11%
Violence and sexual offences64.8320.00%
Other theft22.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.65-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.34-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.0725.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.83-33.33%
Public order32.900.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.340.00%
Vehicle crime33.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whorlton Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deneside
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Thorp
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedeburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westgarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillhead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crispin Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Anson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Priory Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Newbiggin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1