WESTGARTH, NE5 4PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 4PJ

WESTGARTH, NE5 4PJ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population. This NE5 4PJ 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 4PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 4PJ, encompassing approximately 2136 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

NE5 4PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hareydene with total crimes: 10
  • Deneside with total crimes: 5
  • West Thorp with total crimes: 5

WESTGARTH, NE5 4PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.57-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.7433.33%
Burglary21.870.00%
Public order10.94-80.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.02200.00%
Public order52.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.21400.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-71.43%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour78.4275.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.28-14.29%
Burglary22.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

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 offences814.04-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9744.44%
Anti-social behaviour86.08300.00%
Other crime53.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 offences87.96-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.74100.00%
Robbery12.810.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3012.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In November 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 offences88.89-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-42.86%
Public order31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.23-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.28150.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

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
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hareydene
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Bedeburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Thorp
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westgarth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B6324
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Priory Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Newbiggin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1