THORNTON CRESCENT, NE21 4BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 4BA

THORNTON CRESCENT, NE21 4BA, Gateshead has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This NE21 4BA 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 4BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 4BA, encompassing approximately 2100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE21 4BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitmore Road with total crimes: 8
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

THORNTON CRESCENT, NE21 4BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.38-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.380.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.18200.00%
Other theft77.14250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.4260.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.380.00%
Shoplifting31.90200.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.86-16.67%
Other theft12.38-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86100.00%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In April 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 offences89.0414.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.81-69.23%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.33-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences76.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.85600.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86100.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.76-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-71.43%

In October 2023, 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 offences1413.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 202414
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitmore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Back Lane
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shop Spouts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Widdrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Loup Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theresa Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harriet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rushley Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Murray Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1