LIME STREET, NE21 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5HW

LIME STREET, NE21 5HW, Gateshead has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5HW, encompassing approximately 3092 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE21 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Linden Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greenrigg with total crimes: 2

LIME STREET, NE21 5HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.7675.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.97200.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3822.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-60.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.23-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9150.00%
Vehicle crime21.94100.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.38-16.67%
Public order63.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-60.00%
Burglary41.29300.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0571.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.88900.00%
Vehicle crime23.23100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.44114.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In February 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 offences74.5316.67%
Public order32.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.91-62.50%
Drugs11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.11166.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.17-50.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

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 offences65.82-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-20.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 20247
March 202415
February 20247
January 20246
December 202316
November 20236
October 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Lea
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 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. Simonside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. East Acres
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Helvellyn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Axwell View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hadrian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ladywell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Robinsons Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Masseys View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bircham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1