THE DRIVE, NE7 7SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE7 7SY

THE DRIVE, NE7 7SY, Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This NE7 7SY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE7 postcode area, which has experienced 90 crimes and a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE7 7SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE7 7SY, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

NE7 7SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Balliol Gardens with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, NE7 7SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.61166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.73-42.86%
Shoplifting41.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9275.00%
Shoplifting52.42150.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-85.71%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.92250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.080.00%
Shoplifting21.38-60.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.1925.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.23-16.67%
Shoplifting41.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.9240.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.42100.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.9666.67%
Burglary31.730.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-40.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1925.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.9233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Balliol Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ainthorpe Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. The Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Manor Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Front Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Portrush Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Spalding Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cumberland Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1