FACTORY ROAD, NE21 5RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5RU

FACTORY ROAD, NE21 5RU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.65 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5RU 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 5RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5RU, encompassing approximately 200 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE21 5RU area, explore the NE21 5RU 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

NE21 5RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

FACTORY ROAD, NE21 5RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15104.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.98-85.71%
Burglary14.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.98-80.00%
Public order14.980.00%
Other theft14.98-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10159.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour749.83-12.50%
Other theft634.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences529.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.920.00%
Public order19.970.00%
Vehicle crime14.980.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9129.5780.00%
Anti-social behaviour844.85100.00%
Other theft539.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson224.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.97-50.00%
Public order14.980.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting579.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.92-50.00%
Other theft319.93-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.95-33.33%
Public order19.97-50.00%
Drugs14.980.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8139.5360.00%
Shoplifting539.8766.67%
Other theft424.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.950.00%
Public order214.950.00%
Other crime29.970.00%
Burglary19.970.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour569.77-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences324.9250.00%
Shoplifting314.95200.00%
Other theft214.95100.00%
Vehicle crime19.970.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11104.65-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson254.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.970.00%
Burglary19.970.00%
Other theft14.98-66.67%
Shoplifting14.98-75.00%
Other crime14.980.00%
Bicycle theft14.980.00%
Vehicle crime14.980.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16139.530.00%
Shoplifting479.73300.00%
Other theft319.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.970.00%
Public order19.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.85400.00%
Other theft224.920.00%
Shoplifting19.97-50.00%
Public order14.980.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting234.880.00%
Other theft29.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.970.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting244.850.00%
Drugs29.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences19.97-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.980.00%
Other theft14.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences459.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.930.00%
Shoplifting214.950.00%
Public order29.970.00%
Vehicle crime19.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 202416
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

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 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 5RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Factory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1