THE CLOSE, NE21 6HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 6HA

THE CLOSE, NE21 6HA, Gateshead has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This NE21 6HA 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 6HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 6HA, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE21 6HA area, explore the NE21 6HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE21 6HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Waterloo Street with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, NE21 6HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.11-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.98-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.6514.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.3471.43%
Criminal damage and arson44.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-62.50%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.67250.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.55166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.17-50.00%
Other theft22.77100.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.09-12.50%
Shoplifting45.55-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.5850.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.84700.00%
Shoplifting96.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.56100.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.55-25.00%
Shoplifting31.19-25.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.34-42.86%
Shoplifting41.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.9675.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.96100.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-83.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.9420.00%
Shoplifting32.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.75-72.22%
Other theft21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202414
May 202416
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 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
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

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

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Cresswell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beaumont Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hallgarth Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Back Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Scotland Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Barlowfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stampley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brockwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1