LINDEN ROAD, NE21 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5BA

LINDEN ROAD, NE21 5BA, Gateshead has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5BA 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 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5BA, encompassing approximately 3235 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

NE21 5BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Linden Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greenrigg with total crimes: 2

LINDEN ROAD, NE21 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.20166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson51.5525.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7488.89%
Anti-social behaviour55.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-42.86%
Public order41.24-20.00%
Shoplifting31.2450.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.78600.00%
Public order52.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Burglary10.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.27-20.00%
Burglary52.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-44.44%
Public order41.55300.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.09125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 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 offences118.34-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5815.38%
Other theft44.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7318.18%
Criminal damage and arson44.02300.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.87-38.89%
Public order23.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.58200.00%
Other theft45.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.1816.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.96114.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.160.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411
March 202415
February 202413
January 202411
December 202318
November 20236
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Linden Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Greenrigg
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitewell Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Widdrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Acres
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hadrian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ladywell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Robinsons Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Loup Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Theresa Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Harriet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Masseys View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Murray Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Larch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Shibdon Park View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bircham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1