NE16 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE16 5QG

NE16 5QG, Gateshead has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This NE16 5QG 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 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE16 5QG, encompassing approximately 1540 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE16 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gateshead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lily Close with total crimes: 1

NE16 5QG 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-40.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.28-12.50%
Shoplifting54.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-37.50%
Other theft33.240.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime35.190.00%
Public order11.95-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.9325.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.60200.00%
Shoplifting21.95-75.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.58-11.11%
Shoplifting85.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.60-33.33%
Other crime11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.63-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-57.14%
Public order21.95100.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.9883.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.1440.00%
Public order14.540.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In January 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 behaviour68.4420.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.09-58.33%
Burglary33.240.00%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-75.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.19100.00%
Public order11.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.190.00%
Public order33.890.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gateshead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Farm Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Fell Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Queens Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hollywell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sunniside Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1