OSWALD ROAD, NE61 1JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 1JN

OSWALD ROAD, NE61 1JN, Northumberland has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.12 per 1,000 population. This NE61 1JN 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 1JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 1JN, encompassing approximately 1235 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

NE61 1JN 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

OSWALD ROAD, NE61 1JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2846.1255.56%
Violence and sexual offences722.6675.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.66-45.45%
Other theft54.8625.00%
Public order44.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Burglary32.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1832.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1114.5722.22%
Violence and sexual offences48.90-33.33%
Other theft43.24300.00%
Public order33.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.2328.57%
Shoplifting87.28700.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.4750.00%
Other theft14.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.7640.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.66-42.86%
Other theft23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.81-80.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.610.00%
Shoplifting55.66400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.05150.00%
Public order44.0533.33%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.14-22.22%
Public order35.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-77.78%
Shoplifting11.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.28-43.75%
Shoplifting47.28100.00%
Public order43.2433.33%
Other theft13.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

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 behaviour1627.5177.78%
Violence and sexual offences612.95-50.00%
Public order34.86-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-75.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.71-30.77%
Public order77.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.66300.00%
Burglary23.240.00%
Shoplifting21.62100.00%
Other theft21.620.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.428.33%
Violence and sexual offences610.520.00%
Public order34.86-25.00%
Shoplifting12.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.710.00%
Public order44.860.00%
Shoplifting43.240.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 202416
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE61 1JN 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. Copper Chare
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Dawson Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morrison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Olympia Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1