NE21 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 6AZ

NE21 6AZ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This NE21 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 6AZ, encompassing approximately 3523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

NE21 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Tynebank with total crimes: 9
  • Daffodil Close with total crimes: 3

NE21 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.05375.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.39-53.33%
Shoplifting71.99-56.25%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.2660.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.27-77.78%
Other theft11.14-66.67%
Public order10.28-85.71%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.46125.00%
Shoplifting145.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.97-55.00%
Public order72.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9925.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.05-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences85.68-33.33%
Shoplifting42.27-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-33.33%
Public order31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.31950.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.960.00%
Shoplifting93.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.700.00%
Other crime31.420.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.41350.00%
Shoplifting32.55-25.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23-37.50%
Shoplifting42.84-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4960.00%
Shoplifting104.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8433.33%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-75.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.80-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.2725.00%
Shoplifting31.42200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.97-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.7033.33%
Public order21.14-60.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.960.00%
Public order53.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 202420
May 202421
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
July 202418
June 20248
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202414
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE21 6AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tynebank
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Daffodil Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. May Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Hallgarth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Beaumont Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hallgarth Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garth Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hill Top
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Litchfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Back Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Scotland Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Barlowfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Brockwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Frances Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ness Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1