NE61 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 6SJ

NE61 6SJ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This NE61 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 6SJ, encompassing approximately 1422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE61 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pegswood Precinct with total crimes: 5
  • Longhirst Road with total crimes: 2
  • Patton Way with total crimes: 2

NE61 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.140.00%
Shoplifting33.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.520.00%
Shoplifting22.11-50.00%
Public order11.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.95150.00%
Shoplifting43.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.81-25.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-66.67%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.44500.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.22-66.67%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.2550.00%
Public order24.220.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-50.00%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Other theft11.41-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.03-62.50%
Shoplifting32.11200.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4460.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.62-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1150.00%
Other theft12.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.730.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Public order21.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE61 6SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pegswood Precinct
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
  • 2. Longhirst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Patton Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wansbeck Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Callaly Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Pegswood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1