NE61 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 1BW

NE61 1BW, Northumberland has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.58 per 1,000 population. This NE61 1BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE61 postcode area, which has experienced 340 crimes and a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE61 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 1BW, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)

NE61 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Lumsden'S Lane with total crimes: 8

NE61 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2441.58140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1812.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.4730.77%
Public order68.9550.00%
Other theft63.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1625.00%
Theft from the person22.630.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour139.47-27.78%
Shoplifting106.84233.33%
Other theft45.26-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-20.00%
Public order42.11100.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour1811.0550.00%
Other theft79.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6825.00%
Shoplifting32.63-62.50%
Public order21.58-71.43%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour127.3771.43%
Shoplifting86.3214.29%
Public order74.21-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.11-50.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft21.05-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.00-33.33%
Public order89.47-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.21-41.67%
Shoplifting73.68-41.67%
Other theft73.68600.00%
Vehicle crime63.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2742.6322.73%
Shoplifting1214.21140.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.32-33.33%
Public order116.3283.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.7925.00%
Vehicle crime45.26100.00%
Robbery22.110.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1811.5812.50%
Criminal damage and arson89.47-46.67%
Public order64.21-64.71%
Shoplifting53.16-16.67%
Other theft42.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.11100.00%
Burglary11.05-80.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3355.2737.50%
Public order1717.3754.55%
Anti-social behaviour168.95-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson158.4287.50%
Other theft107.90900.00%
Shoplifting65.26-60.00%
Burglary53.1625.00%
Other crime12.630.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2448.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour2312.6327.78%
Shoplifting1512.11114.29%
Public order117.9057.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.7960.00%
Vehicle crime74.21600.00%
Burglary43.68300.00%
Other theft12.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour1810.5320.00%
Shoplifting79.47133.33%
Public order73.68-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.680.00%
Other theft32.63-66.67%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2840.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.74-37.50%
Public order127.9020.00%
Other theft96.3280.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.740.00%
Shoplifting32.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.5850.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2843.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour2414.740.00%
Public order1012.630.00%
Shoplifting65.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.160.00%
Other theft52.630.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 202421
May 202414
April 202418
March 202427
February 202422
January 202433
December 202324
November 202320
October 202328
September 202328

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 202418
January 202416
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315
September 202324

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 202417
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 202410
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 202315
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE61 1BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dark Lane
    Total20
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lumsden'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whalebone Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chantry Place
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northumberland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dawson Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wellwood Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Abbey Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Bullers Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbey View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mains Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Newgate Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cottingwood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Upper Fenwick Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Easterfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Morrison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mathesons Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pretoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stanley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Auburn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1