NE21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21

NE21, Gateshead has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NE21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NE21, encompassing approximately 18048 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (28.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-18.97% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)

NE21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

NE21 Crime Map

Postcodes in NE21

The postcode district are associated with the NE21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NE21 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4910.8628.95%
Anti-social behaviour472.71-18.97%
Criminal damage and arson252.60127.27%
Shoplifting241.39140.00%
Public order161.33-11.11%
Other theft130.8944.44%
Vehicle crime100.7266.67%
Burglary50.55-37.50%
Other crime30.280.00%
Drugs20.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour589.31-22.67%
Violence and sexual offences383.21-29.63%
Public order182.11157.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.00-50.00%
Shoplifting100.61-41.18%
Other theft90.55-25.00%
Burglary80.5033.33%
Vehicle crime60.44-33.33%
Drugs60.3350.00%
Other crime30.33-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7511.97177.78%
Violence and sexual offences544.1622.73%
Criminal damage and arson222.99-4.35%
Shoplifting171.22112.50%
Other theft120.9433.33%
Vehicle crime90.6680.00%
Other crime80.5060.00%
Public order70.440.00%
Burglary60.3920.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences447.70-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour272.44-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson231.50109.09%
Other theft91.27-43.75%
Shoplifting80.5033.33%
Public order70.44-30.00%
Other crime50.3966.67%
Burglary50.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.28-61.54%
Drugs40.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences488.48-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour342.66-2.86%
Other theft161.886.67%
Vehicle crime130.89333.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.72-26.67%
Public order100.61-16.67%
Burglary70.55133.33%
Shoplifting60.39-57.14%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences498.3719.51%
Anti-social behaviour352.71337.50%
Criminal damage and arson151.9487.50%
Other theft150.830.00%
Shoplifting140.831300.00%
Public order120.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Burglary30.170.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.04-18.00%
Other theft152.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-50.00%
Public order80.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour80.44-61.90%
Vehicle crime40.44100.00%
Burglary30.22-40.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.06-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences506.8716.28%
Anti-social behaviour212.775.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.16-27.27%
Other theft100.8911.11%
Public order70.5540.00%
Shoplifting60.39100.00%
Burglary50.3325.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.17100.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences436.15-37.68%
Criminal damage and arson222.3883.33%
Anti-social behaviour201.22-55.56%
Other theft91.1128.57%
Public order50.50-54.55%
Burglary40.28-20.00%
Shoplifting30.22-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences699.2023.21%
Anti-social behaviour453.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.49-36.84%
Public order110.66-21.43%
Other theft70.61-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.39-14.29%
Burglary50.330.00%
Shoplifting40.28-69.23%
Other crime30.22-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5610.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour543.10-11.48%
Criminal damage and arson192.9911.76%
Public order141.05-26.32%
Shoplifting130.7862.50%
Other theft130.7218.18%
Vehicle crime70.72-36.36%
Other crime70.3916.67%
Burglary50.39-72.22%
Drugs50.28150.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6412.3036.17%
Anti-social behaviour613.5596.77%
Public order193.3846.15%
Burglary181.0563.64%
Criminal damage and arson171.00-22.73%
Vehicle crime110.94-31.25%
Other theft110.6137.50%
Shoplifting80.610.00%
Other crime60.440.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences479.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.720.00%
Vehicle crime161.220.00%
Public order130.890.00%
Burglary110.720.00%
Other theft80.610.00%
Shoplifting80.440.00%
Other crime60.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 652 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202438
May 202454
April 202444
March 202448
February 202449
January 202441
December 202350
November 202343
October 202369
September 202356
August 202364
July 202347

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202411
May 202422
April 202423
March 202411
February 202415
January 20248
December 202316
November 202322
October 202312
September 202319
August 202317
July 202322

A total of 516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202458
May 202475
April 202427
March 202434
February 202435
January 20248
December 202321
November 202320
October 202345
September 202354
August 202361
July 202331

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 202318
July 202311

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 202413
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20237
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 202416
February 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311
September 202314
August 202319
July 202313

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202410
May 202417
April 20248
March 20246
February 202414
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 202313
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tyne Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Coldstream Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tynebank
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Parkside Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Axwell View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Larch Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. West Lea
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Eastlands
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Northlands
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitewell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Black Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Back Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Linden Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 21. Haugh Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Buttermere Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Shibdon Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Garth Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Branch Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Back Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Scotland Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Frances Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 30. Brial Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2