NE21 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5BU

NE21 5BU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.64 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5BU, encompassing approximately 735 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE21 5BU area, explore the NE21 5BU 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: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE21 5BU 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 5BU 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1551.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1020.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour413.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime35.44200.00%
Public order24.080.00%
Other theft22.72-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.72-50.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1566.59200.00%
Other theft1020.3866.67%
Shoplifting1013.5911.11%
Anti-social behaviour813.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.870.00%
Public order22.72100.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1046.20150.00%
Shoplifting913.5950.00%
Other theft612.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.79100.00%
Drugs12.720.00%
Public order11.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting631.26-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.15-28.57%
Other theft46.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.44-63.64%
Public order15.440.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

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 behaviour1155.72120.00%
Shoplifting814.95166.67%
Violence and sexual offences710.870.00%
Other theft69.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.150.00%
Burglary24.080.00%
Other crime22.720.00%
Public order12.720.00%
Robbery11.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.46600.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.51-66.67%
Shoplifting36.79200.00%
Other theft24.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1538.05-21.05%
Burglary320.38200.00%
Other theft34.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.08-25.00%
Shoplifting14.08-75.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.36-85.71%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1953.001800.00%
Violence and sexual offences725.8216.67%
Shoplifting49.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.440.00%
Public order25.440.00%
Other theft22.72-50.00%
Burglary12.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.3850.00%
Other theft48.150.00%
Public order25.44100.00%
Shoplifting12.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.74-20.00%
Other theft45.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.4450.00%
Shoplifting24.080.00%
Burglary12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%

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 offences517.67-16.67%
Shoplifting26.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.150.00%
Shoplifting25.440.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Other theft12.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245
March 202415
February 202419
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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
December 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
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
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 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 5BU 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. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Loup Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theresa Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Larch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Factory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1