WIGMORE AVENUE, NE6 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 2LT

WIGMORE AVENUE, NE6 2LT, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This NE6 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 2LT, encompassing approximately 4378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NE6 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portman Place with total crimes: 5
  • Callaly Way with total crimes: 5
  • Enslin Street with total crimes: 4

WIGMORE AVENUE, NE6 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3661.54%
Burglary44.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-20.00%
Other theft30.91-25.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-75.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.05-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-28.57%
Public order51.14150.00%
Other theft41.1433.33%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.96-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour104.1111.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.2875.00%
Other theft31.6050.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.825.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order20.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.4512.50%
Public order54.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-80.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Drugs10.46-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.65114.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.43200.00%
Public order41.3733.33%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1317.65%
Anti-social behaviour74.57133.33%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.85-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson43.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.5652.94%
Criminal damage and arson75.94600.00%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Public order40.91100.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Burglary30.69-40.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.68-32.00%
Burglary53.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.33108.33%
Vehicle crime85.71166.67%
Public order41.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-66.67%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.510.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202418
June 202419
May 202418
April 202416
March 202420
February 202417
January 202426
December 202317
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 202415
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portman Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Callaly Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Enslin Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lichfield Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monkchester Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lamerton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sandwich Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Springwell Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Oval
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Evistones Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxted Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Elstob Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belmont Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Seaton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Anthony'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wigmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burnham Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wilton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Birds Nest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chatsworth Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Staines Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1