DE MERLEY ROAD, NE61 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 1HZ

DE MERLEY ROAD, NE61 1HZ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.52 per 1,000 population. This NE61 1HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE61 postcode area, which has experienced 288 crimes and a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE61 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 1HZ, encompassing approximately 1505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

NE61 1HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 28
  • Lumsden'S Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

DE MERLEY ROAD, NE61 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2940.5252.63%
Violence and sexual offences719.270.00%
Other theft64.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.99-50.00%
Public order53.9966.67%
Burglary43.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66200.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1931.22137.50%
Anti-social behaviour1212.6233.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.97-12.50%
Other theft54.65400.00%
Public order33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.94-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.980.00%
Shoplifting85.31700.00%
Other theft15.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In June 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 behaviour1217.9420.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.9714.29%
Public order25.31-60.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.66-80.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.26233.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.64-12.50%
Public order54.6566.67%
Shoplifting53.32400.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences811.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.31-66.67%
Public order31.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Shoplifting11.33-75.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.64-43.75%
Public order65.9850.00%
Shoplifting43.99100.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1624.5845.45%
Violence and sexual offences610.63-53.85%
Public order43.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Burglary11.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.2485.71%
Anti-social behaviour118.64-38.89%
Public order77.31133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.65300.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Other theft21.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.96-12.50%
Public order34.65-25.00%
Shoplifting11.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour1220.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.970.00%
Public order45.310.00%
Shoplifting42.660.00%
Drugs12.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 202416
January 202411
December 202318
November 202312

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dark Lane
    Total28
    Shoplifting26
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lumsden'S Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Newgate Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Staithes Lane
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Balmoral Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Dogger Bank
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bullers Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Copper Chare
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Dawson Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Morrison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Olympia Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1