NE61 6UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE61 6UP

NE61 6UP, Northumberland has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This NE61 6UP 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 6UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE61 6UP, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE61 6UP area, explore the NE61 6UP Area information page.
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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 (0.00% decrease)

NE61 6UP 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
  • Dark Lane with total crimes: 2

NE61 6UP 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 behaviour58.850.00%
Shoplifting32.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.95100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.44-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.95-16.67%
Shoplifting22.95-50.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.7575.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.1350.00%
Shoplifting43.54100.00%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-33.33%
Shoplifting22.36100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.5425.00%
Burglary22.95100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.54400.00%
Other theft12.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.26-33.33%
Shoplifting33.54200.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4428.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-66.67%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 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 offences56.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Shoplifting32.950.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pegswood Precinct
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
  • 2. Longhirst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dark Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Callaly Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pegswood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Blenheim Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Trentham Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1