NE6 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 2QZ

NE6 2QZ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.41 per 1,000 population. This NE6 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 2QZ, encompassing approximately 4771 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE6 2QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Road with total crimes: 13
  • Robinson Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

NE6 2QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4226.4135.48%
Anti-social behaviour328.8028.00%
Public order156.71150.00%
Shoplifting113.1483.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.31-38.46%
Other theft71.68250.00%
Drugs41.4733.33%
Burglary40.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.17-38.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.50-47.92%
Criminal damage and arson135.24-7.14%
Public order62.72-53.85%
Shoplifting61.26-25.00%
Robbery51.26400.00%
Burglary41.05300.00%
Drugs30.84-40.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5032.7019.05%
Anti-social behaviour4810.4884.62%
Criminal damage and arson1410.06-33.33%
Public order132.938.33%
Shoplifting82.72-33.33%
Drugs51.68-44.44%
Other theft51.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.76-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour268.80-29.73%
Criminal damage and arson215.4561.54%
Public order124.40-7.69%
Shoplifting122.52-40.00%
Drugs92.5228.57%
Other theft61.89-40.00%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4532.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour379.4368.18%
Shoplifting207.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.19-31.58%
Public order132.720.00%
Other theft102.7211.11%
Drugs72.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.47-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-33.33%
Burglary20.42-71.43%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.30-34.43%
Anti-social behaviour228.38-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson194.61137.50%
Public order133.980.00%
Other theft92.7280.00%
Burglary71.89600.00%
Drugs71.4716.67%
Vehicle crime51.4725.00%
Shoplifting51.05-61.54%
Other crime31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6132.4984.85%
Anti-social behaviour3912.79105.26%
Public order138.1785.71%
Shoplifting132.7244.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.7233.33%
Drugs61.68-14.29%
Other theft51.26-37.50%
Other crime41.05100.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-55.56%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.6413.79%
Anti-social behaviour196.92-34.48%
Shoplifting93.98200.00%
Vehicle crime91.89200.00%
Other theft81.890.00%
Public order71.6840.00%
Drugs71.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.47-40.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.54-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences296.08-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson106.08-33.33%
Other theft82.1033.33%
Public order51.680.00%
Drugs41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-66.67%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3022.223.45%
Violence and sexual offences306.29-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson156.2936.36%
Vehicle crime63.14-33.33%
Burglary61.26-25.00%
Other theft61.26-33.33%
Public order51.26-50.00%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Shoplifting30.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4628.3021.05%
Anti-social behaviour299.6445.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.08-35.29%
Public order102.31150.00%
Vehicle crime92.10800.00%
Other theft91.8912.50%
Burglary81.89300.00%
Shoplifting61.680.00%
Other crime31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.42-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.190.00%
Other theft83.560.00%
Shoplifting61.680.00%
Drugs51.260.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202431
July 202450
June 202442
May 202445
April 202440
March 202461
February 202433
January 202429
December 202330
November 202346
October 202338

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 202448
June 202426
May 202437
April 202422
March 202439
February 202419
January 202429
December 202330
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202413
June 202412
May 202413
April 202413
March 202413
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 202421
May 202413
April 202419
March 20248
February 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 202420
April 20245
March 202413
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Robinson Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Michaelgate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Canterbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Grace Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Carville Rise
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conyers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Jane Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Peter'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Raby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Harriet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brinkburn Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bothal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lawson Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spires Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kirk Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Priory Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Byker
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chirton Wynd
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ayton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Morton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Raby Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Shields Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Dunmorlie Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beresford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1