NE61 2NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2NW

NE61 2NW, Northumberland has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.61 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2NW, encompassing approximately 327 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 2NW 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 2NW 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 offences1585.61-37.50%
Public order845.86-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson424.46-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour112.23-75.00%

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 offences24180.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1873.38125.00%
Public order1155.03-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour433.63100.00%
Other theft112.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.060.00%

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 offences24162.05-20.00%
Public order1573.38-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson845.86100.00%
Other theft224.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.11100.00%
Drugs16.110.00%
Other crime13.060.00%

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 offences30186.517.14%
Public order2491.7284.62%
Criminal damage and arson473.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.230.00%
Burglary13.060.00%
Other theft13.060.00%

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 offences28146.7640.00%
Public order1385.6118.18%
Criminal damage and arson339.75-62.50%
Other crime29.170.00%
Other theft16.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.060.00%

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 offences20125.36185.71%
Public order1161.151000.00%
Criminal damage and arson833.63700.00%
Drugs124.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.06-75.00%

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 offences742.80-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour421.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.23-50.00%
Drugs13.060.00%
Public order13.06-92.86%

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 offences19110.0735.71%
Public order1458.09-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson242.800.00%
Possession of weapons16.110.00%

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 order17110.0770.00%
Violence and sexual offences1451.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson242.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.11-66.67%
Drugs13.060.00%
Other theft13.060.00%

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 offences16100.9033.33%
Public order1048.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour330.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.17200.00%
Drugs19.17-66.67%

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 offences1270.3233.33%
Public order536.690.00%
Drugs315.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences967.260.00%
Drugs527.520.00%
Public order515.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.060.00%
Other theft13.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 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
October 20231

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 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
October 20235

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 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
October 20239

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2NW 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