NE21 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5AB

NE21 5AB, Gateshead has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.09 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5AB, encompassing approximately 792 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE21 5AB area, explore the NE21 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

NE21 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

NE21 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1534.0936.36%
Anti-social behaviour218.94-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other theft11.26-83.33%
Public order11.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1146.7122.22%
Violence and sexual offences813.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.1020.00%
Other theft67.5720.00%
Public order37.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.790.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting940.4050.00%
Other theft511.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.3166.67%
Public order46.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.05200.00%
Drugs13.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting627.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.57-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences36.310.00%
Other theft33.79-25.00%
Public order13.790.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour942.92200.00%
Shoplifting811.36166.67%
Criminal damage and arson510.100.00%
Other theft46.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.05-57.14%
Burglary23.790.00%
Public order12.520.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.20600.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.84-25.00%
Shoplifting33.79200.00%
Other theft23.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour422.72-60.00%
Burglary35.05200.00%
Other theft33.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.79-33.33%
Shoplifting12.52-75.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1036.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.6220.00%
Shoplifting47.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.050.00%
Public order23.790.00%
Other theft22.520.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.89-28.57%
Other theft26.31-33.33%
Public order22.520.00%
Shoplifting12.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.4640.00%
Other theft38.84200.00%
Shoplifting23.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Public order22.52100.00%
Drugs12.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.6725.00%
Shoplifting26.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%
Public order12.52-50.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.150.00%
Shoplifting25.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Other theft12.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

Crime by Type

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 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE21 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theresa Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Larch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Shibdon Park View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1