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

Overview of Crime in NE61 2LU

CHURCH WALK, NE61 2LU, Northumberland has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2LU, encompassing approximately 2350 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE61 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Downing Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Whalebone Lane with total crimes: 2

CHURCH WALK, NE61 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.55-25.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.8915.38%
Anti-social behaviour86.380.00%
Shoplifting43.40100.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.40-40.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Other theft20.85-71.43%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.19116.67%
Other theft75.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1333.33%
Shoplifting11.700.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.94-45.45%
Public order52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%

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 offences1113.62-47.62%
Public order54.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13-71.43%
Vehicle crime41.70-33.33%
Other theft31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-60.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.68-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson148.9440.00%
Vehicle crime65.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55150.00%
Public order52.1366.67%
Shoplifting32.130.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3015.79%
Criminal damage and arson109.36-41.18%
Shoplifting34.26-25.00%
Public order31.28-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-60.00%
Other theft20.85-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.76-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.0888.89%
Public order147.2327.27%
Other theft95.960.00%
Burglary63.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-16.67%
Shoplifting42.13-33.33%
Other crime11.700.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-85.71%

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 offences2027.23-9.09%
Public order118.5183.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.6828.57%
Vehicle crime73.83250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9820.00%
Shoplifting62.55100.00%
Burglary42.55300.00%
Drugs11.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.360.00%
Public order62.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 202413
May 20246
April 202411
March 202421
February 202422
January 202419
December 202320
November 202322

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20249
November 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 202414
February 202410
January 202417
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Downing Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Whalebone Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castle Meadows
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Castle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Millside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Abbey Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Curly Kews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarks Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fontburn Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Highford Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1