BRIAR CLOSE, NE21 4EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 4EW

BRIAR CLOSE, NE21 4EW, Gateshead has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This NE21 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 4EW, encompassing approximately 2937 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE21 4EW area, explore the NE21 4EW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE21 4EW area, visit the NE21 4EW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE21 4EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Tynebank with total crimes: 9
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 4

BRIAR CLOSE, NE21 4EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.64750.00%
Shoplifting75.79-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.040.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-83.33%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.277.14%
Anti-social behaviour125.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0820.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-88.24%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.34-85.71%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.7288.89%
Shoplifting145.79250.00%
Public order74.77133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.64-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.13-30.77%
Shoplifting43.06-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Public order31.3650.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.72900.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.818.33%
Shoplifting94.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.08350.00%
Shoplifting33.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.550.00%
Other theft44.080.00%
Shoplifting41.36-60.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.629.09%
Shoplifting104.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Other theft41.36300.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4910.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-66.67%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Shoplifting31.70200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-75.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.080.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 202420
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
July 202417
June 20249
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202414
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tynebank
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Back Lane
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Daffodil Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Hallgarth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Beaumont Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hallgarth Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Alice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garth Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hill Top
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Litchfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brockwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Frances Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ness Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1