THE ROMAN WAY, NE5 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5AB

THE ROMAN WAY, NE5 5AB, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5AB, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 5AB area, explore the NE5 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harle Close with total crimes: 9
  • The Burnside with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Head Drive with total crimes: 3

THE ROMAN WAY, NE5 5AB 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4862.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.09-57.89%
Robbery43.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1958.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.3766.67%
Public order31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6433.33%
Vehicle crime44.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-57.14%
Shoplifting31.16200.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft10.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 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 behaviour1017.8511.11%
Violence and sexual offences93.88-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4975.00%
Other theft42.72100.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-40.00%
Other crime31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8828.57%
Vehicle crime53.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-33.33%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Shoplifting31.1650.00%
Drugs21.16-50.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.720.00%
Drugs42.330.00%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In January 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 offences912.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.94-20.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.81-44.44%
Vehicle crime53.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-50.00%
Other theft31.55-25.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.9814.29%
Vehicle crime63.10-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.33500.00%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Public order11.550.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.360.00%
Vehicle crime75.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.720.00%
Other theft32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202419
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202420
February 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harle Close
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Burnside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Hill Head Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Holborn Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Burnstones
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Longstone Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middle Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ilderton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haughton Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wishaw Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1