THE CLOSE, NE5 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5DB

THE CLOSE, NE5 5DB, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5DB, encompassing approximately 3002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 5DB area, explore the NE5 5DB 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NE5 5DB 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 CLOSE, NE5 5DB 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 offences139.9962.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.33-25.00%
Other theft31.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-66.67%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime62.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.00-28.57%
Other theft41.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Robbery41.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.6671.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.9975.00%
Other theft52.33400.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Public order20.67100.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%

In June 2024, 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 offences1411.3316.67%
Vehicle crime64.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-57.14%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Other theft11.00-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3340.00%
Other theft52.3366.67%
Vehicle crime41.67-33.33%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.32-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour104.0025.00%
Vehicle crime63.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.00-16.67%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Shoplifting31.0050.00%
Drugs21.00-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.660.00%
Drugs42.000.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.3310.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.67-33.33%
Public order31.33200.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.66-28.57%
Vehicle crime63.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-28.57%
Other theft41.670.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.99-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour84.66-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.66600.00%
Vehicle crime62.330.00%
Other theft42.0033.33%
Public order21.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.000.00%
Vehicle crime63.660.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202424
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 202422
February 202411
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
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 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 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
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
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 5DB 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. Lindisfarne Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Morley Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Norwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1