NE61 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2NU

NE61 2NU, Northumberland has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 83.22 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2NU, encompassing approximately 336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

NE61 2NU Crime Hotspots

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

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

NE61 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1583.22-37.50%
Public order844.58-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson423.78-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour111.89-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24175.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson1871.33125.00%
Public order1153.50-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour432.690.00%
Other theft111.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.970.00%

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 offences24151.58-20.00%
Public order1571.33-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson844.58100.00%
Other theft223.78100.00%
Drugs15.940.00%
Other crime12.970.00%

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 offences30181.307.14%
Public order2489.1684.62%
Criminal damage and arson471.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.890.00%
Burglary12.970.00%
Other theft12.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28142.6640.00%
Public order1383.2218.18%
Criminal damage and arson338.64-62.50%
Other crime28.920.00%
Other theft15.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.970.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences20121.86185.71%
Public order1159.441000.00%
Criminal damage and arson832.69700.00%
Drugs123.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.97-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences741.61-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour420.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.89-50.00%
Drugs12.970.00%
Public order12.97-92.86%

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 offences19107.0035.71%
Public order1456.47-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson241.610.00%
Possession of weapons15.940.00%

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 order17107.0070.00%
Violence and sexual offences1450.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson241.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.94-66.67%
Drugs12.970.00%
Other theft12.970.00%

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 offences1698.0833.33%
Public order1047.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.92200.00%
Drugs18.92-66.67%

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 offences1268.360.00%
Public order535.670.00%
Drugs314.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
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 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413
April 202411
March 20241
February 202414
January 202417
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202424
June 202430
May 202428
April 202420
March 20247
February 202419
January 202414
December 202316
November 202312

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howburn Court
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Balmoral Grove
    Total2
    Public order2