NE21 5TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 5TX

NE21 5TX, Gateshead has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.56 per 1,000 population. This NE21 5TX 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 5TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 5TX, encompassing approximately 323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE21 5TX Crime Hotspots

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

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

NE21 5TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1355.5662.50%
Criminal damage and arson140.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.090.00%
Drugs13.090.00%
Other theft13.09-75.00%
Public order13.090.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting858.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences424.69300.00%
Other theft412.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.090.00%
Public order13.09-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting652.47100.00%
Other theft318.520.00%
Public order39.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting337.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.2650.00%
Other theft39.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.26-33.33%
Public order16.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour343.21200.00%
Other theft39.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.26-33.33%
Public order16.170.00%
Shoplifting13.090.00%
Burglary13.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.61200.00%
Other theft29.26100.00%
Shoplifting16.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour330.8750.00%
Other theft19.26-50.00%
Shoplifting13.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.090.00%
Public order13.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft13.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences440.12-20.00%
Shoplifting212.35100.00%
Other theft26.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.170.00%
Public order16.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Drugs13.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.78150.00%
Shoplifting115.430.00%
Vehicle crime13.090.00%
Other theft13.09-50.00%
Public order13.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft224.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.17-33.33%
Shoplifting16.17-50.00%
Drugs13.090.00%
Public order13.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences330.8750.00%
Shoplifting29.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.170.00%
Burglary13.090.00%
Drugs13.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.09-50.00%
Other theft13.090.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting224.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.170.00%
Public order26.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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. 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 5TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Shibdon Park View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1