NE6 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 2SZ

NE6 2SZ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.54 per 1,000 population. This NE6 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 2SZ, encompassing approximately 5189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

NE6 2SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Road with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Michaelgate with total crimes: 7

NE6 2SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.5441.38%
Anti-social behaviour257.9056.25%
Public order124.8271.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.31-7.69%
Shoplifting102.31150.00%
Drugs41.93100.00%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Other crime20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In August 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 offences2916.57-34.09%
Anti-social behaviour165.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.080.00%
Public order72.50-30.00%
Other crime41.35300.00%
Robbery40.77300.00%
Shoplifting40.77-33.33%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Drugs20.58-60.00%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4426.0110.00%
Anti-social behaviour408.4890.48%
Criminal damage and arson137.71-27.78%
Public order102.5011.11%
Shoplifting61.9320.00%
Other theft51.16-16.67%
Drugs50.96-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.742.56%
Anti-social behaviour217.71-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson184.0538.46%
Public order93.47-43.75%
Drugs61.73-25.00%
Other theft61.16-25.00%
Shoplifting51.16-66.67%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.5158.82%
Public order165.2023.08%
Shoplifting153.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.89-7.14%
Drugs82.5060.00%
Other theft81.5460.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Robbery10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.77-37.10%
Anti-social behaviour177.51-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson143.2855.56%
Public order132.7062.50%
Burglary52.50400.00%
Drugs50.9625.00%
Other theft50.9666.67%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.58-62.50%
Other crime20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6225.2487.88%
Anti-social behaviour2711.9592.86%
Criminal damage and arson95.2012.50%
Public order81.7333.33%
Shoplifting81.5460.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-55.56%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Other crime40.77100.00%
Other theft30.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.5310.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.3627.27%
Other theft92.7028.57%
Vehicle crime91.73125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.73-11.11%
Public order61.5450.00%
Shoplifting51.1666.67%
Drugs20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6415.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.78-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.120.00%
Other theft71.73-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2613.87-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour135.01-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson92.50-25.00%
Other theft81.73100.00%
Public order41.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-55.56%
Drugs30.7750.00%
Burglary30.58-57.14%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.27-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour187.13-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime92.31350.00%
Burglary71.73600.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Other theft40.96-42.86%
Other crime20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.00-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour257.3213.64%
Criminal damage and arson164.8260.00%
Other theft73.08-22.22%
Drugs51.35150.00%
Public order50.9625.00%
Shoplifting50.96-50.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-90.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.240.00%
Burglary101.930.00%
Shoplifting101.930.00%
Other theft91.930.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202429
July 202444
June 202440
May 202439
April 202439
March 202462
February 202433
January 202430
December 202326
November 202337
October 202338
September 202347

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202440
June 202421
May 202427
April 202417
March 202427
February 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 202318
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 202416
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 202415
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    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. Grace Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Carville Rise
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Conyers Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Jane Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Peter'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Raby Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Harriet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bothal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spires Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Avondale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kirk Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cushat Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Fenning Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Priory Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Chirton Wynd
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ayton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Janet Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Harbottle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Clapham Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Flodden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Morton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Michael'S Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Raby Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Dunmorlie Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beresford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1