NE6 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 2BW

NE6 2BW, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.18 per 1,000 population. This NE6 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 2BW, encompassing approximately 4300 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

NE6 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Dalton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Michaelgate with total crimes: 7

NE6 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.1834.62%
Anti-social behaviour208.1453.85%
Criminal damage and arson134.6530.00%
Public order103.0242.86%
Burglary72.33600.00%
Drugs61.63200.00%
Possession of weapons31.400.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.74-46.94%
Anti-social behaviour136.05-64.86%
Criminal damage and arson103.02-9.09%
Public order72.3316.67%
Robbery31.630.00%
Shoplifting30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs20.47-50.00%
Other theft20.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4928.6032.43%
Anti-social behaviour3711.39117.65%
Criminal damage and arson118.6010.00%
Other theft82.5660.00%
Public order61.86-14.29%
Drugs41.40-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.47-60.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.022.78%
Anti-social behaviour178.60-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson103.95-9.09%
Drugs72.33-12.50%
Public order71.63-53.33%
Other theft51.63-28.57%
Shoplifting51.16-66.67%
Other crime31.1650.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3631.169.09%
Anti-social behaviour328.3777.78%
Public order157.44114.29%
Shoplifting153.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.49-8.33%
Drugs82.56300.00%
Other theft71.86133.33%
Vehicle crime31.63-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.86-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour187.67-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson124.1950.00%
Public order72.790.00%
Shoplifting61.630.00%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Burglary41.160.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Drugs20.47-77.78%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.6556.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.0791.67%
Drugs95.35350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0914.29%
Public order71.8640.00%
Shoplifting61.6350.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Other theft30.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.70-72.73%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.819.09%
Vehicle crime112.79175.00%
Other theft92.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.09-41.67%
Public order51.630.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.1411.11%
Criminal damage and arson126.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7910.00%
Other theft62.560.00%
Public order51.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Shoplifting40.93-50.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.44-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.28-16.67%
Shoplifting82.33166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.86-57.14%
Public order61.40-25.00%
Other theft61.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.40-37.50%
Drugs31.160.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4024.65-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson149.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour123.26-33.33%
Public order82.79100.00%
Vehicle crime81.86166.67%
Other theft61.86-33.33%
Drugs31.400.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Shoplifting30.70-62.50%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.190.00%
Other theft94.190.00%
Shoplifting82.090.00%
Public order41.860.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202437
June 202417
May 202432
April 202418
March 202423
February 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202415
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 202449
June 202437
May 202436
April 202433
March 202439
February 202425
January 202430
December 202327
November 202340
October 202342

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 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 20238

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Dalton Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Michaelgate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Garmondsway
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Carville Rise
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jane Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Peter'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Raby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Brinkburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Brinkburn Street South
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Dibley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Gordon Square
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kirk Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cushat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Fenning Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Priory Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Chirton Wynd
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ayton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Janet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Harbottle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Brock Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Raby Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Beresford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Clydesdale Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clydesdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Brinkburn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Glasshouse Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hawick Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1