FOURTH AVENUE, NE61 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2HJ

FOURTH AVENUE, NE61 2HJ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE61 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eighth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shields Road with total crimes: 3

FOURTH AVENUE, NE61 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.6166.67%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.42-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-25.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.63233.33%
Shoplifting54.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Other crime21.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0383.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-20.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4260.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.21-20.00%
Other theft11.61-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.42-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-60.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.410.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.82-50.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.210.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Eighth Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shields Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Heathfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jobling Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. First Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Morpeth (Station)
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bankside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosemount
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. The Covers
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nursery Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1