THOMAS STREET, NE5 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5JJ

THOMAS STREET, NE5 5JJ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.57 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5JJ, encompassing approximately 3659 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE5 5JJ area, explore the NE5 5JJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE5 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 8
  • Mitford Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

THOMAS STREET, NE5 5JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.5763.64%
Anti-social behaviour154.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.10100.00%
Public order41.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-60.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.21233.33%
Violence and sexual offences115.4722.22%
Vehicle crime53.010.00%
Public order41.3733.33%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 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 offences97.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-33.33%
Public order31.0950.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.2975.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-53.85%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.66160.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.5520.00%
Vehicle crime43.28-50.00%
Public order41.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime82.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In March 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 offences1210.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2833.33%
Other theft32.190.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-66.67%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences107.9242.86%
Vehicle crime62.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-25.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-85.71%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.19-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.9140.00%
Vehicle crime61.9120.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7422.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime51.37150.00%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-40.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-77.78%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.020.00%
Vehicle crime93.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lordenshaw
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mitford Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bruce Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brokenheugh
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rapperton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawksley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Darden Lough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1