WEST LEA, NE21 6NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 6NX

WEST LEA, NE21 6NX, Gateshead has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This NE21 6NX 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 6NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 6NX, encompassing approximately 2007 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE21 6NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Helvellyn Close with total crimes: 1
  • West Lea with total crimes: 1

WEST LEA, NE21 6NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.98-25.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.47-50.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.4560.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.99133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.49150.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.97-44.44%
Public order32.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.96125.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-57.14%
Other crime21.490.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4775.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.49100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4728.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.48-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-60.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.48-37.50%
Burglary22.49100.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.990.00%
Public order42.490.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Lea
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Helvellyn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. West Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Spa Well Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Eastlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Axwell View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1