SOUTH ROAD, NE17 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE17 7BU

SOUTH ROAD, NE17 7BU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This NE17 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE17 7BU, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE17 7BU area, explore the NE17 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE17 7BU 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

SOUTH ROAD, NE17 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.78-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Drugs10.67-66.67%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour924.21-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences86.05-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson45.38300.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Shoplifting32.0250.00%
Drugs32.020.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2432.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1816.14125.00%
Shoplifting212.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.12-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour65.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.03-25.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Public order10.67-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.4142.86%
Public order76.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.710.00%
Shoplifting22.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.15-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.4140.00%
Shoplifting34.71200.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.36-50.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6933.33%
Shoplifting32.690.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In January 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 behaviour49.4133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-40.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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 offences612.78-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.36-72.73%
Other crime32.02200.00%
Public order22.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.557.69%
Anti-social behaviour119.4137.50%
Vehicle crime37.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary11.34-66.67%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 offences1318.1562.50%
Anti-social behaviour88.7460.00%
Burglary35.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-33.33%
Other theft11.340.00%

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 offences813.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.360.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202424
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 20248
May 202414
April 202414
March 202420
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 20238

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 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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
November 20233
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 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 7BU 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Derwent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. South Road
    Total1
    Other theft1