HORWOOD AVENUE, NE5 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5NL

HORWOOD AVENUE, NE5 5NL, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5NL, encompassing approximately 3120 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

NE5 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bruce Close with total crimes: 5
  • Milecastle Court with total crimes: 4

HORWOOD AVENUE, NE5 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.25220.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.60300.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-25.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.09-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-50.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.0157.14%
Violence and sexual offences83.5360.00%
Vehicle crime22.56-50.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2466.67%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.37250.00%
Public order42.24100.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.20-25.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.69133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-80.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.0942.86%
Violence and sexual offences33.20-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.560.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 2. Bruce Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Milecastle Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Garner Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Counden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mitford Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chapel Grange
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hillhead Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Naworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kendale Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Roachburn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Langdon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1