WILKES CLOSE, NE5 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5LQ

WILKES CLOSE, NE5 5LQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.85 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE5 postcode area, which has experienced 533 crimes and a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE5 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5LQ, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (2500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

NE5 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 45
  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

WILKES CLOSE, NE5 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3326.85120.00%
Shoplifting269.532500.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.518.33%
Public order63.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.7015.38%
Violence and sexual offences124.330.00%
Public order53.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-28.57%
Burglary31.4450.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 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 behaviour1315.308.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.7550.00%
Vehicle crime103.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8975.00%
Shoplifting32.02200.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.11-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences83.46-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.31-42.86%
Public order41.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-33.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.75-15.38%
Vehicle crime73.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.02200.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.7030.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.7585.71%
Vehicle crime43.75-33.33%
Other theft31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6611.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.89-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-57.14%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.46-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0216.67%
Shoplifting22.02-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5557.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.1833.33%
Vehicle crime72.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0220.00%
Public order31.73-40.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.66-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73-44.44%
Public order51.4466.67%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-81.82%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.1960.00%
Vehicle crime116.93120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.1842.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.89350.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Shoplifting30.87200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.330.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

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

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

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202415
June 202413
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 202324
September 202315

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beltingham
    Total45
    Shoplifting26
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lordenshaw
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 4. Darden Lough
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bruce Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allenheads
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Downham
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Deer Bush
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longhirst
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wheatfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Langdon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Frankham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Byrness
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Brokenheugh
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Allerwash
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hawksley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1