WEDMORE ROAD, NE5 5NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE5 5NR

WEDMORE ROAD, NE5 5NR, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This NE5 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE5 5NR, encompassing approximately 3153 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE5 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milecastle Court with total crimes: 4
  • Garner Close with total crimes: 3
  • Glendale Close with total crimes: 2

WEDMORE ROAD, NE5 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.66350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.540.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4433.33%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.81300.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.22-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.98-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.22600.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.07350.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-33.33%
Public order10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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