BIRCHAM DRIVE, NE21 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5LD

BIRCHAM DRIVE, NE21 5LD, Gateshead has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5LD, encompassing approximately 2473 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE21 5LD 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

BIRCHAM DRIVE, NE21 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Other crime31.62200.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-50.00%
Public order21.21-60.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.490.00%
Public order52.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-66.67%
Burglary10.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.51-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.83-14.29%
Public order52.430.00%
Burglary42.02100.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1010.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8350.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4711.11%
Criminal damage and arson24.04100.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66-10.00%
Vehicle crime13.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.04100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.64-66.67%
Drugs12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.90200.00%
Other theft26.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%

In November 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 arson66.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
December 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 20245
December 202315
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
February 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
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 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 5LD 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. East Acres
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hadrian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ladywell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Masseys View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shibdon Park View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bircham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1