NE16 3AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE16 3AW

NE16 3AW, Gateshead has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This NE16 3AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE16 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE16 3AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE16 3AW, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE16 3AW area, explore the NE16 3AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

NE16 3AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Broadmeadows Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hood Street with total crimes: 1

NE16 3AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.18150.00%
Vehicle crime13.48-75.00%
Public order10.70-83.33%
Drugs10.700.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order616.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.7933.33%
Burglary32.790.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.88-16.67%
Public order43.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.79300.00%
Other theft32.79200.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.18-57.14%
Other theft14.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.75500.00%
Vehicle crime44.18300.00%
Burglary32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.88-33.33%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.63166.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.570.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Shoplifting32.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0950.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Burglary12.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.9650.00%
Burglary22.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary39.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-40.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In November 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 offences510.45-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other theft11.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.270.00%
Shoplifting33.480.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 202414
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE16 3AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Broadmeadows Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Quality Row Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hexham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dickens Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tennyson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clavering Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Marconi Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1