DISPENSARY STREET, NE66 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE66 1LJ

DISPENSARY STREET, NE66 1LJ, Northumberland has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.06 per 1,000 population. This NE66 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE66 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE66 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE66 1LJ, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

NE66 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Alnwick Bus Station with total crimes: 4

DISPENSARY STREET, NE66 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2624.0644.44%
Violence and sexual offences2110.43-19.23%
Public order58.42-28.57%
Other theft22.000.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.4630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.4312.50%
Public order77.22133.33%
Shoplifting52.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-33.33%
Drugs41.600.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.026.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.420.00%
Other theft42.4133.33%
Public order31.60-40.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.64-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences106.01-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.01-14.29%
Public order52.41150.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1920.8518.75%
Violence and sexual offences167.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.42-50.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Public order20.80-66.67%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.2663.64%
Anti-social behaviour167.22220.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.42100.00%
Public order65.6150.00%
Possession of weapons12.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.83-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson74.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-54.55%
Public order42.0033.33%
Burglary21.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.64-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour116.4222.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.41-50.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.25112.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.82400.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.01-10.00%
Other theft43.61100.00%
Drugs31.60200.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.01-52.94%
Public order33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.2441.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.82-28.57%
Other crime34.010.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-72.73%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Drugs10.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.0527.27%
Violence and sexual offences125.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson114.81-21.43%
Drugs54.410.00%
Public order42.00300.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.610.00%
Other crime34.410.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202420
June 202410
May 202416
April 202418
March 202411
February 202416
January 202417
December 20238
November 202317
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 202416
June 202415
May 202419
April 202416
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE66 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Alnwick Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B6346
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bailiffgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. New Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dispensary Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clayport Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lisburn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Clayport Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Alwynside
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Pottergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Lower Barresdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Militia Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Grey Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Green Batt
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Michael'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Narrowgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1