WEST AVENUE, NE5 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5JH

WEST AVENUE, NE5 5JH, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5JH, encompassing approximately 4096 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Mitford Drive with total crimes: 6

WEST AVENUE, NE5 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour124.64-14.29%
Shoplifting112.930.00%
Public order52.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Other crime20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.3370.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.15250.00%
Shoplifting113.42-8.33%
Public order62.68100.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Other theft51.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-42.86%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.25-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences102.93-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-20.00%
Public order30.98-57.14%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft10.49-83.33%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.0961.54%
Violence and sexual offences115.13-26.67%
Vehicle crime92.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2040.00%
Public order71.7175.00%
Other theft61.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-58.33%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.1350.00%
Shoplifting133.6630.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.1750.00%
Vehicle crime62.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Public order41.22300.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.4511.11%
Vehicle crime102.44400.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.01350.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-25.00%
Other theft51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-66.67%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences148.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.420.00%
Vehicle crime61.9550.00%
Other crime21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-71.43%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.749.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.9314.29%
Shoplifting71.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7125.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-33.33%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2810.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.68133.33%
Vehicle crime61.7150.00%
Shoplifting51.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.22100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0525.00%
Shoplifting72.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-71.43%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.740.00%
Vehicle crime82.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.950.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202421
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 15 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20244
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE5 5JH 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. Mitford Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Queens Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. Fourstones
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brockwell Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bruce Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peary Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheatfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lynden Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawksley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Darden Lough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1