NE5 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5AW

NE5 5AW, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.85 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5AW, encompassing approximately 4218 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

NE5 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Queens Road with total crimes: 5

NE5 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1411.85-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour133.320.00%
Shoplifting83.08-11.11%
Public order51.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.4130.77%
Anti-social behaviour134.03116.67%
Shoplifting93.08-10.00%
Other theft62.13500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42-14.29%
Public order41.4233.33%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4330.00%
Shoplifting103.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.37-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.6650.00%
Public order31.42-62.50%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1114.46120.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.61-44.44%
Vehicle crime102.3766.67%
Shoplifting92.37-10.00%
Public order82.13100.00%
Other theft51.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-33.33%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.04100.00%
Shoplifting104.270.00%
Vehicle crime62.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Public order41.19300.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1212.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.84100.00%
Shoplifting102.3711.11%
Violence and sexual offences92.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.130.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.620.00%
Shoplifting93.56350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.19400.00%
Other theft51.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-40.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

In February 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 offences158.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.56-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 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 offences1010.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3712.50%
Shoplifting72.1340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.42-44.44%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6725.00%
Vehicle crime92.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.90133.33%
Shoplifting51.66-16.67%
Public order31.1950.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.90-41.67%
Shoplifting61.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-62.50%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.5633.33%
Vehicle crime122.8420.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.8460.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202410
May 202418
April 20249
March 202415
February 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 202412
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lordenshaw
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Queens Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 4. Fourstones
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bruce Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Peary Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheatfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lynden Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Eshott Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hawksley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Darden Lough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Dayshield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1