WESTERN AVENUE, NE5 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5BU

WESTERN AVENUE, NE5 5BU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5BU, encompassing approximately 2877 residents.

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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 5BU 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

WESTERN AVENUE, NE5 5BU 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 offences139.7362.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

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 offences89.04-60.00%
Robbery42.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.8681.82%
Anti-social behaviour66.9550.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7337.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.82-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Other theft11.04-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.90-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Other theft41.39100.00%
Burglary31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.9025.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.48-47.37%
Vehicle crime63.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-20.00%
Shoplifting31.3950.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Drugs10.70-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.95111.11%
Anti-social behaviour86.60700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.780.00%
Drugs41.740.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2112.50%
Vehicle crime23.13-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-83.33%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

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 offences810.43-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.74-20.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Drugs20.700.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.82-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.13-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-20.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.47-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.74-16.67%
Other theft41.7433.33%
Public order11.390.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.210.00%
Vehicle crime62.780.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202420
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 202419
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
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 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
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 5BU 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. Allenheads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holborn Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Burnstones
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Longstone Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middle Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ilderton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haughton Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1