NE61 1QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 1QP

NE61 1QP, Northumberland has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.80 per 1,000 population. This NE61 1QP 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 1QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 1QP, encompassing approximately 1773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE61 1QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Lumsden'S Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Whalebone Lane with total crimes: 4

NE61 1QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour139.020.00%
Public order57.33150.00%
Shoplifting42.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Burglary11.69-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour137.898.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.33-25.00%
Shoplifting21.69100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft21.13-66.67%
Public order21.13100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.1550.00%
Other theft66.76500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.38100.00%
Shoplifting12.250.00%
Public order10.56-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.739.09%
Anti-social behaviour86.76166.67%
Public order74.5116.67%
Vehicle crime33.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-33.33%
Burglary11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.04-47.62%
Public order66.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-62.50%
Other theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-66.67%
Shoplifting21.69-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.57-16.00%
Public order911.84125.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.07-46.67%
Vehicle crime44.51100.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.95-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour1514.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.46-46.67%
Public order44.51-73.33%
Shoplifting32.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Other theft21.13-77.78%
Burglary11.13-80.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2850.7421.74%
Criminal damage and arson1515.78150.00%
Public order158.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.46-28.57%
Other theft95.640.00%
Burglary55.0725.00%
Shoplifting52.82-16.67%
Other crime12.820.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2339.46-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1412.9716.67%
Public order107.8942.86%
Vehicle crime75.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9520.00%
Shoplifting63.38100.00%
Burglary43.38300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1213.530.00%
Public order76.76-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.950.00%
Shoplifting32.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-50.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft21.13-75.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.64-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1213.53-33.33%
Public order126.7633.33%
Other theft86.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5125.00%
Vehicle crime42.8233.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2741.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1815.220.00%
Public order910.150.00%
Shoplifting55.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Other theft42.250.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411
March 202421
February 202425
January 202428
December 202323
November 202324
October 202324
September 202327

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 202415
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 202415
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202415
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20249
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

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 1QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Lumsden'S Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Whalebone Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northumberland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dawson Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Abbey Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bullers Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abbey View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mains Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newgate Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cottingwood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Castle Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Mathesons Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pretoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Auburn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abbots Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1