BENTON CLOSE, NE7 7SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE7 7SQ

BENTON CLOSE, NE7 7SQ, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This NE7 7SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE7 postcode area, which has experienced 89 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE7 7SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE7 7SQ, encompassing approximately 2132 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE7 7SQ area, explore the NE7 7SQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE7 7SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Four Lane Ends with total crimes: 5
  • Rowanberry Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Chesils with total crimes: 4

BENTON CLOSE, NE7 7SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.0712.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.220.00%
Other theft33.75200.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.35-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.7560.00%
Shoplifting63.75-33.33%
Public order42.8133.33%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.95-23.08%
Shoplifting94.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.22-50.00%
Public order32.3550.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-71.43%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.3562.50%
Violence and sexual offences106.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.69133.33%
Shoplifting33.28-40.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Public order20.94-60.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.66-11.11%
Public order53.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.35-28.57%
Shoplifting52.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.60-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences74.22-36.36%
Public order53.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Drugs11.41-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.42120.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.16-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.16-40.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.4815.38%
Criminal damage and arson57.04400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.3525.00%
Shoplifting32.350.00%
Burglary21.41-50.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.6685.71%
Burglary46.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-50.00%
Public order31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.66-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.75-66.67%
Other theft33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-60.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Public order10.94-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.3910.53%
Violence and sexual offences149.8527.27%
Criminal damage and arson56.57400.00%
Other crime32.35200.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.910.00%
Public order35.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 20237
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE7 7SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Four Lane Ends
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Rowanberry Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Chesils
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Front Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Manor Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Benton Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chesters Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Four Lane Ends Interchange
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Spalding Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fairville Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hiddleston Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lutterworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Knowle Place
    Total1
    Other crime1