NE6 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 2LA

NE6 2LA, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This NE6 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 2LA, encompassing approximately 5483 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

NE6 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leicester Street with total crimes: 10
  • Sunnycrest Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Horsley Terrace with total crimes: 5

NE6 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.9516.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.5533.33%
Other theft42.190.00%
Public order40.73-33.33%
Shoplifting40.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.58-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour104.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.82-10.00%
Public order61.6420.00%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Burglary40.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.597.41%
Anti-social behaviour165.29-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.9242.86%
Burglary61.82500.00%
Public order51.09-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.9150.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Other theft30.55-50.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.143.85%
Anti-social behaviour184.9250.00%
Public order93.28125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.64-58.82%
Other theft61.28100.00%
Other crime31.0950.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.77-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson174.74142.86%
Anti-social behaviour123.1020.00%
Drugs52.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.91100.00%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Other theft30.73-50.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.820.00%
Other theft61.28100.00%
Shoplifting61.09100.00%
Other crime31.0950.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4919.05%
Anti-social behaviour154.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.7440.00%
Burglary51.2825.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Shoplifting30.73-62.50%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.58-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.83125.00%
Shoplifting81.64700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-58.33%
Burglary40.91-33.33%
Other theft40.73-20.00%
Public order40.7333.33%
Other crime20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.124.35%
Criminal damage and arson124.380.00%
Burglary62.19500.00%
Other theft51.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-66.67%
Public order30.73200.00%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5815.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour122.1933.33%
Possession of weapons32.190.00%
Other theft20.55-77.78%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary10.36-83.33%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.650.00%
Other theft92.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.640.00%
Public order81.640.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202416
June 202418
May 202412
April 202410
March 202415
February 20249
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20234

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202429
June 202427
May 202426
April 202430
March 202425
February 202421
January 202424
December 202323
November 202320

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 202417
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leicester Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sunnycrest Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Horsley Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kennington Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Cresswell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ulverstone Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Emily Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hurst Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roman Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lytham Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cleadon Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Chorley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B1313
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Spinney Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Ada Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kentmere Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cowen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Denver Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Benson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Farne Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Musgrave Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. St Oswald Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Elgin Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Philipson Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Byker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tweedy Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1