DERWENT VIEW, NE21 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 6LW

DERWENT VIEW, NE21 6LW, Gateshead has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This NE21 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 6LW, encompassing approximately 2929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

NE21 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • East Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Wasdale Crescent with total crimes: 2

DERWENT VIEW, NE21 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.10-61.90%
Shoplifting72.73-56.25%
Public order42.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-57.14%
Drugs21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.535.00%
Shoplifting167.1714.29%
Violence and sexual offences125.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.10-30.00%
Public order42.390.00%
Other crime11.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2025.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.8345.45%
Shoplifting145.46250.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.78400.00%
Other theft43.41100.00%
Public order41.37-42.86%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.83-38.89%
Public order73.76600.00%
Shoplifting42.39-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Other theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2523.21212.50%
Violence and sexual offences188.53157.14%
Shoplifting96.1480.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.050.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.39-22.22%
Shoplifting52.3925.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.07100.00%
Public order42.73100.00%
Other theft41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Shoplifting41.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-57.14%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.6322.22%
Shoplifting103.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Public order21.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.51-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2960.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.88-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.41-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson52.05400.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.490.00%
Public order55.800.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202416
June 202411
May 202418
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
July 202420
June 202420
May 202425
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 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 20245
March 20244
February 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 6LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Lea
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wasdale Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Simonside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. May Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Conifer Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Buttermere Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Coniston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. West Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Spa Well Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Eastlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Axwell View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Tynevale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hill Top
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gibside View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Back Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Scotland Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1