LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 4AW

LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW, Gateshead has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.45 per 1,000 population. This NE21 4AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE21 postcode area, which has experienced 161 crimes and a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE21 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 4AW, encompassing approximately 1809 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE21 4AW area, explore the NE21 4AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

NE21 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Whitmore Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

LYNWOOD AVENUE, NE21 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.4544.44%
Violence and sexual offences117.19-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour56.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.76400.00%
Public order12.76-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.64125.00%
Shoplifting99.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.97-20.00%
Other theft74.4240.00%
Public order33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.45100.00%
Shoplifting95.5380.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.9714.29%
Other theft54.42150.00%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.7116.67%
Shoplifting53.87-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.76-54.55%
Other theft22.76-50.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1122.1137.50%
Shoplifting86.08166.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.42-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson53.32150.00%
Other theft42.76100.00%
Other crime22.21100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.03266.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.08-50.00%
Shoplifting34.42200.00%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.69-20.00%
Burglary38.8450.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-60.00%
Shoplifting11.11-75.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2024.87900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.53400.00%
Shoplifting42.76300.00%
Other theft32.21-40.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5060.00%
Other theft54.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-66.67%
Shoplifting11.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour613.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.7666.67%
Other theft42.760.00%
Shoplifting32.2150.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Shoplifting21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-75.00%
Public order11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 202416
February 202420
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE21 4AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Whitmore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shop Spouts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Widdrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Loup Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theresa Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Harriet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rushley Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Murray Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Larch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1