CHURCH WALK, NE61 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2LG

CHURCH WALK, NE61 2LG, Northumberland has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2LG, encompassing approximately 2425 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE61 2LG area, explore the NE61 2LG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE61 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Holly Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Rise with total crimes: 1

CHURCH WALK, NE61 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2027.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.770.00%
Burglary22.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.54133.33%
Burglary32.890.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-83.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.31266.67%
Other theft64.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Public order11.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.1950.00%
Public order31.24-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.78-45.00%
Public order54.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-60.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.44-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson128.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.95150.00%
Public order52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime52.06400.00%
Robbery12.060.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson88.66-52.94%
Public order33.30-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.82-75.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.28-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.42112.50%
Public order147.0127.27%
Other theft85.770.00%
Burglary73.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-40.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.330.00%
Public order118.2583.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.5414.29%
Vehicle crime73.30250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8925.00%
Shoplifting42.0633.33%
Burglary31.650.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.250.00%
Public order62.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.47300.00%
Other theft31.65-66.67%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-60.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.03-28.57%
Other theft98.25125.00%
Public order93.7112.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.7175.00%
Vehicle crime52.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.680.00%
Public order811.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202411
May 20243
April 202411
March 202420
February 202421
January 202418
December 202320
November 202320
October 202320
September 202328

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 20248
January 202417
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
January 20241

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20248
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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 2LG 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. Holly Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bluebell Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Castle Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mathesons Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pretoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Auburn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abbots Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mayfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Castle Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen'S Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Priors Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Crawhall Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Springhill Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Mary'S Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1