BLAKE AVENUE, NE16 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE16 4BZ

BLAKE AVENUE, NE16 4BZ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This NE16 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE16 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3274 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE16 4BZ area, explore the NE16 4BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE16 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blake Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Otterburn Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Rose Villa Lane with total crimes: 4

BLAKE AVENUE, NE16 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.3027.27%
Violence and sexual offences94.28-10.00%
Shoplifting52.750.00%
Public order41.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.69266.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.05150.00%
Shoplifting51.5366.67%
Burglary11.530.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.33233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-66.67%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-71.43%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.75133.33%
Other theft32.14-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-66.67%
Burglary30.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.66-25.00%
Other theft52.7566.67%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 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 offences127.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.66-50.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.7714.29%
Violence and sexual offences82.440.00%
Public order52.44400.00%
Other theft51.53-37.50%
Burglary31.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.86100.00%
Other theft82.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.440.00%
Robbery12.140.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.63-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.14100.00%
Other theft61.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.83-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.55125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.7560.00%
Public order32.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-50.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-77.78%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.050.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 20243
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE16 4BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blake Avenue
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Otterburn Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rose Villa Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 4. Hermitage Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glebe Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bank Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. East View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laburnum Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Holme Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Oaks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Coalway Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Church Chare
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. School Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Morris Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kipling Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1