WEALCROFT, NE10 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE10 8LJ

WEALCROFT, NE10 8LJ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This NE10 8LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE10 postcode area, which has experienced 341 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE10 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE10 8LJ, encompassing approximately 2403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NE10 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Oaks with total crimes: 4
  • Claypath with total crimes: 4
  • Aycliffe Crescent with total crimes: 3

WEALCROFT, NE10 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4080.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9166.67%
Vehicle crime12.08-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences55.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.41-76.92%
Other crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2344.44%
Anti-social behaviour55.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Public order21.25100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.40-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.1675.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6633.33%
Public order31.66200.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-16.67%
Public order32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 202413
May 20249
April 202410
March 20243
February 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE10 8LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. White Oaks
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Claypath
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Aycliffe Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wealcroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitehouse Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Planesway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitehill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Oakwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Prestwick
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1