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

Overview of Crime in NE5 5BX

WESTERN AVENUE, NE5 5BX, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.45 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5BX, encompassing approximately 2752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE5 5BX 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 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

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 offences89.08-57.89%
Robbery42.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

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 offences1911.9990.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8111.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting31.09200.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.27-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2766.67%
Other theft41.82100.00%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

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 offences1013.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.6328.57%
Vehicle crime53.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-50.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.73-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences2015.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.27600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.540.00%
Drugs42.180.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5433.33%
Vehicle crime24.36-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-83.33%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

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 offences911.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1825.00%
Vehicle crime41.82-20.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.26-35.71%
Vehicle crime53.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Other theft31.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.08-6.67%
Vehicle crime65.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.82400.00%
Other theft41.8233.33%
Public order11.450.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.720.00%
Vehicle crime65.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.180.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202419
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 202420
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
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 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
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 5BX 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. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1