WEALCROFT, NE10 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE10 8LN

WEALCROFT, NE10 8LN, Gateshead has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This NE10 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE10 8LN, encompassing approximately 3923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE10 8LN area, explore the NE10 8LN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE10 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staindrop with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Prince George Square with total crimes: 6

WEALCROFT, NE10 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.47-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson93.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.29-50.00%
Shoplifting61.78500.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.04-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.57175.00%
Other crime42.8033.33%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-33.33%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.18-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson64.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-37.50%
Public order41.270.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.02123.08%
Anti-social behaviour87.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0420.00%
Shoplifting51.53-50.00%
Public order41.2733.33%
Other crime11.02-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2330.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3166.67%
Shoplifting102.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.55400.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.65-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour62.5520.00%
Robbery41.530.00%
Shoplifting41.02300.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.84350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2925.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6711.76%
Public order44.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-33.33%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.65-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-79.31%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-66.67%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2918.3538.10%
Violence and sexual offences217.39-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson125.35100.00%
Public order43.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.350.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202420
June 202416
May 202429
April 202413
March 202410
February 202419
January 202419
December 202317
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Staindrop
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Prince George Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leamside
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Hopedene
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wealcroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Chevington
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rennington
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitehill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. The Paddock
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Redemarsh
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Staynebrigg
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cotemede
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Coverdale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Belmont
    Total1
    Other crime1