LAUREL ROAD, NE21 5AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5AZ

LAUREL ROAD, NE21 5AZ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE21 postcode area, which has experienced 197 crimes and a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE21 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5AZ, encompassing approximately 2455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

NE21 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Shibdon Park View with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

LAUREL ROAD, NE21 5AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1717.10183.33%
Shoplifting76.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.8525.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-62.50%
Public order31.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson814.25700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.26-25.00%
Public order62.4450.00%
Shoplifting62.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-20.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.26-28.57%
Public order42.04300.00%
Burglary41.63300.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.62-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.85150.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1822.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.59-10.00%
Other theft43.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-40.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3742.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.07400.00%
Public order22.04-33.33%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.11-46.15%
Public order32.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.96225.00%
Other theft35.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-75.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.3360.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.26-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-28.57%
Other theft42.04100.00%
Public order31.63-40.00%
Burglary11.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.070.00%
Public order52.850.00%
Burglary42.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 20234
October 202315
September 20235
August 202310

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shibdon Park View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. George Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ann Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Linden Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bircham Drive
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rockmore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edith Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birch Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Crowley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lime Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Whitewell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hadrian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Low Mill Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Larch Road
    Total1
    Public order1