NE21 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 4PY

NE21 4PY, Gateshead has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.39 per 1,000 population. This NE21 4PY 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 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 4PY, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

NE21 4PY 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: 5

NE21 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.46-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.47-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.49400.00%
Public order22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.35122.22%
Other theft109.9566.67%
Shoplifting104.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.97-18.18%
Public order34.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.8883.33%
Shoplifting105.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.9728.57%
Other theft64.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98200.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-45.45%
Shoplifting52.98-37.50%
Other theft42.49-33.33%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

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 behaviour1121.8837.50%
Shoplifting85.47166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.98-36.36%
Other theft63.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.98200.00%
Other crime22.98100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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 offences1114.92266.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.47-50.00%
Shoplifting33.98200.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.990.00%

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 behaviour1616.91-20.00%
Burglary37.9650.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-72.73%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Shoplifting10.99-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.37900.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.47400.00%
Shoplifting42.49300.00%
Other theft31.99-50.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Burglary20.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4414.29%
Other theft63.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.98-66.67%
Public order20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.48100.00%
Other theft52.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4925.00%
Shoplifting32.4950.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.45-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-62.50%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences1316.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.980.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 202416
February 202420
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 20243
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Whitmore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shop Spouts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Widdrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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