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 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.35 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5LQ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

NE5 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 24
  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

WILKES CLOSE, NE5 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.35-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences147.227.69%
Criminal damage and arson124.04140.00%
Public order63.460.00%
Shoplifting51.73-80.77%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 behaviour2418.190.00%
Vehicle crime116.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.890.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202433
July 202415
June 202413
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 202324

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202426
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beltingham
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lordenshaw
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Byrness
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Downham
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle 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. Beaumont Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Allenheads
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wilkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deer Bush
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hawksley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Darden Lough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1