NE21 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5HT

NE21 5HT, Gateshead has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5HT, encompassing approximately 3506 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE21 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greenrigg with total crimes: 2
  • Whitewell Road with total crimes: 2

NE21 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.42-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson51.4325.00%
Other crime31.43200.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.84216.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-33.33%
Public order31.14-25.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-20.00%
Public order41.14-20.00%
Burglary11.14-80.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.270.00%
Public order52.850.00%
Burglary51.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43-50.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.27233.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences85.70-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson42.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7070.00%
Vehicle crime24.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1342.86%
Public order32.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.42-56.25%
Drugs12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.70166.67%
Other theft34.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linden Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Greenrigg
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitewell Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Widdrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. East Acres
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hadrian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ladywell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Robinsons Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Harriet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Masseys View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shibdon Park View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bircham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1