NE61 2SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 2SR

NE61 2SR, Northumberland has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This NE61 2SR 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 2SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 2SR, encompassing approximately 2164 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE61 2SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shields Road with total crimes: 5
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rosemount with total crimes: 2

NE61 2SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.8575.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.700.00%
Shoplifting43.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.70100.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.16800.00%
Shoplifting54.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.850.00%
Shoplifting41.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-85.71%

In April 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 offences710.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-33.33%
Public order41.85100.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.770.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Drugs11.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 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 offences79.2475.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-20.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8533.33%
Public order31.85200.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Shields Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rosemount
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Stobhill Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Castle Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Greens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ash Banks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nursery Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1