FINSBURY AVENUE, NE6 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE6 4BQ

FINSBURY AVENUE, NE6 4BQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This NE6 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE6 4BQ, encompassing approximately 5590 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

NE6 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leicester Street with total crimes: 10
  • Canterbury Street with total crimes: 6
  • Sunnycrest Avenue with total crimes: 6

FINSBURY AVENUE, NE6 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.0655.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.5477.78%
Criminal damage and arson112.8637.50%
Other theft41.970.00%
Public order40.72-33.33%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.18-83.33%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.45-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour93.58-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.61-38.46%
Public order61.4320.00%
Other crime61.07100.00%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Burglary40.72-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

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 offences2914.8511.54%
Anti-social behaviour165.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.8685.71%
Burglary72.33600.00%
Public order51.25-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.8950.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Other theft30.54-40.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.6523.08%
Public order72.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.25-56.25%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.49-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson164.65128.57%
Anti-social behaviour132.8644.44%
Public order62.33100.00%
Possession of weapons41.07100.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Other theft20.72-66.67%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.01-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.6116.67%
Other theft61.25500.00%
Shoplifting61.07100.00%
Burglary41.07-20.00%
Robbery40.720.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.0157.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.97-14.29%
Burglary51.0725.00%
Public order40.89-20.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Shoplifting30.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.55-4.55%
Shoplifting83.76700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2575.00%
Public order51.2566.67%
Burglary40.89-20.00%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.94-16.67%
Burglary51.79400.00%
Other theft50.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-63.64%
Public order30.720.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.94-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.15-15.38%
Possession of weapons31.970.00%
Other theft20.54-77.78%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary10.36-87.50%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.4910.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.948.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.330.00%
Other theft92.33350.00%
Burglary81.61166.67%
Public order71.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.330.00%
Public order72.150.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202416
June 202416
May 202413
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202420
July 202429
June 202426
May 202426
April 202428
March 202428
February 202421
January 202422
December 202322
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 20247
May 202416
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 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
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE6 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leicester Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Canterbury Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sunnycrest Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Horsley Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kennington Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Cresswell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ulverstone Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Emily Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hurst Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roman Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lytham Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cleadon Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Chorley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B1313
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Spinney Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Alfred Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Ada Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Byker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Tweedy Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1