WEST FARM DRIVE, NE17 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE17 7BJ

WEST FARM DRIVE, NE17 7BJ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.80 per 1,000 population. This NE17 7BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE17 postcode area, which has experienced 30 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE17 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE17 7BJ, encompassing approximately 1012 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE17 7BJ area, explore the NE17 7BJ 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE17 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tay Street with total crimes: 7
  • Monument Court with total crimes: 5
  • West Meadows with total crimes: 3

WEST FARM DRIVE, NE17 7BJ 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 behaviour616.80-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Drugs10.99-66.67%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.90-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.90300.00%
Shoplifting33.9550.00%
Drugs32.960.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1636.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1515.81275.00%
Shoplifting214.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.77-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour47.90-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.95-25.00%
Shoplifting22.960.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Public order10.99-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.527.69%
Public order713.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.920.00%
Shoplifting23.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Drugs21.98100.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.69-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.8475.00%
Shoplifting36.92200.00%
Drugs12.960.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In March 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 offences2028.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour419.7633.33%
Public order23.950.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-75.00%
Shoplifting10.99-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.95-25.00%
Shoplifting32.960.00%
Drugs22.960.00%
Public order21.98100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.95-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.96-66.67%
Burglary21.980.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.9366.67%
Other crime34.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96-81.82%
Public order21.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.58-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour1111.8637.50%
Criminal damage and arson310.8750.00%
Shoplifting22.960.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Burglary11.98-66.67%
Other theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.6862.50%
Anti-social behaviour812.8460.00%
Burglary37.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-33.33%
Other theft11.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.940.00%
Public order22.960.00%
Other crime11.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202415
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202416
June 20248
May 202414
April 202413
March 202420
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202312
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE17 7BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tay Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Monument Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. West Meadows
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. South Road
    Total1
    Other theft1