NE6 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 2BU

NE6 2BU, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.94 per 1,000 population. This NE6 2BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE6 postcode area, which has experienced 767 crimes and a crime rate of 15.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE6 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 2BU, encompassing approximately 2962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE6 2BU area, explore the NE6 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

NE6 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garmondsway with total crimes: 7
  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

NE6 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.9415.00%
Public order87.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.70133.33%
Other theft42.36100.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.03-83.33%
Shoplifting31.0150.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other theft20.68-75.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.64-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour188.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.0828.57%
Other theft83.04100.00%
Public order52.7025.00%
Drugs21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.9721.74%
Anti-social behaviour109.45-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.38-30.00%
Shoplifting52.36-66.67%
Public order41.69-55.56%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Drugs31.35-40.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.350.00%
Shoplifting157.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.0618.18%
Criminal damage and arson104.3911.11%
Public order93.3828.57%
Drugs53.04150.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-66.67%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.649.52%
Anti-social behaviour117.76-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.7128.57%
Public order73.0440.00%
Vehicle crime62.36100.00%
Shoplifting62.030.00%
Other theft32.030.00%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Drugs20.68-75.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.09116.67%
Drugs84.39700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7075.00%
Shoplifting62.3650.00%
Public order52.0325.00%
Burglary41.69-33.33%
Other theft31.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.01-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1220.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.05-33.33%
Other theft94.05200.00%
Burglary63.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.030.00%
Public order42.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-42.86%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.54-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson76.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3620.00%
Public order52.0366.67%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Shoplifting41.35-50.00%
Other theft31.35-40.00%
Drugs21.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.23-29.03%
Shoplifting87.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-44.44%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Vehicle crime41.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-60.00%
Public order31.35-50.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.3514.81%
Criminal damage and arson1010.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime93.3880.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.04-35.71%
Public order63.0450.00%
Other theft32.03-25.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Shoplifting31.01-50.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.730.00%
Shoplifting64.050.00%
Vehicle crime52.030.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202425
June 202428
May 202423
April 202423
March 202421
February 202412
January 202418
December 202322
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202418
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 202415
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE6 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Garmondsway
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. St Peter'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Raby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Brinkburn Street South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dibley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Gordon Square
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Kirk Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cushat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Fenning Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Priory Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ayton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Janet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Harbottle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St Peter'S Wharf
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Brock Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Raby Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Beresford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Clydesdale Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clydesdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Brinkburn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Glasshouse Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bottlehouse Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hawick Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1