THE BIRCHES, NE16 5EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE16 5EU

THE BIRCHES, NE16 5EU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This NE16 5EU 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 5EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE16 5EU, encompassing approximately 1112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE16 5EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gateshead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lily Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hollywell Lane with total crimes: 1

THE BIRCHES, NE16 5EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.29100.00%
Public order13.600.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Shoplifting10.90-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.49100.00%
Drugs13.600.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.08400.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.990.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.190.00%
Shoplifting25.39-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.19-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Burglary11.800.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.2880.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.090.00%
Other crime15.390.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.19-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences32.70-25.00%
Burglary12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.58-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.2933.33%
Public order13.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.190.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20248
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE16 5EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gateshead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hollywell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sunniside Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Granby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1