HILLCREST AVENUE, NE62 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE62 5DX

HILLCREST AVENUE, NE62 5DX, Northumberland has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.60 per 1,000 population. This NE62 5DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE62 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE62 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE62 5DX, encompassing approximately 1811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE62 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Farm with total crimes: 7
  • Dene Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stakeford Lane with total crimes: 2

HILLCREST AVENUE, NE62 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8775.00%
Public order33.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 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 offences47.73-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.15350.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Other theft12.210.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.39-14.29%
Public order33.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-80.00%
Shoplifting11.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.52600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.87100.00%
Shoplifting32.210.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.31100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-85.71%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.3940.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.87-57.14%
Shoplifting31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.83-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.8766.67%
Shoplifting12.760.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Burglary11.66-75.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.15100.00%
Burglary44.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Other theft31.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.39150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.76100.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-42.86%
Other crime32.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-87.50%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.950.00%
Shoplifting128.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.870.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 202316

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE62 5DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glebe Farm
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stakeford Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Front Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Byron Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hill Top Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sheepwash Bank
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sheepwash Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crossway
    Total1
    Public order1