SHAFTSBURY CLOSE, NE61 2GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2GJ

SHAFTSBURY CLOSE, NE61 2GJ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.01 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2GJ 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 2GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2GJ, encompassing approximately 761 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

NE61 2GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howburn Court with total crimes: 26
  • Kings Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Balmoral Grove with total crimes: 2

SHAFTSBURY CLOSE, NE61 2GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1742.01-32.00%
Public order822.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.50-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour25.25-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2581.394.17%
Criminal damage and arson1832.82125.00%
Public order1223.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.7525.00%
Other theft16.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2472.20-20.00%
Public order1531.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson819.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.50300.00%
Other theft25.25100.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3080.083.45%
Public order2439.3884.62%
Criminal damage and arson431.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.25-50.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2966.9531.82%
Public order1338.078.33%
Criminal damage and arson317.07-62.50%
Other crime23.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63100.00%
Other theft12.630.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2257.76214.29%
Public order1228.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.75700.00%
Drugs110.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.32-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour69.19500.00%
Public order27.88-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-50.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1948.5735.71%
Public order1424.94-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson218.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1747.2670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1422.32-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson218.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.63-66.67%
Drugs11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1643.3233.33%
Public order1021.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.94200.00%
Drugs13.94-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.190.00%
Public order515.750.00%
Drugs36.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413
April 202412
March 20242
February 202414
January 202417
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202424
June 202430
May 202429
April 202422
March 20247
February 202419
January 202414
December 202316
November 202312

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE61 2GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Howburn Court
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Balmoral Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Morrison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Olympia Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1