WEST LANE, NE21 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE21 6PQ

WEST LANE, NE21 6PQ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This NE21 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE21 6PQ, encompassing approximately 3152 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

NE21 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Coldstream Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Wasdale Crescent with total crimes: 2

WEST LANE, NE21 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.78-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.17-12.50%
Shoplifting72.22-56.25%
Vehicle crime62.220.00%
Public order21.90-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.816.67%
Shoplifting165.0814.29%
Violence and sexual offences85.08-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.54100.00%
Public order32.54-25.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.81-25.00%
Shoplifting144.76250.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.4457.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.49300.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.0117.65%
Violence and sexual offences76.3416.67%
Public order42.22100.00%
Shoplifting41.27-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.91466.67%
Shoplifting95.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8550.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Shoplifting30.95-25.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.98-50.00%
Shoplifting41.27-60.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-60.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.17166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.5466.67%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.030.00%
Public order31.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.6175.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.2220.00%
Public order41.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-78.95%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.030.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202415
June 202420
May 202417
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 202319

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 2 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
January 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 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coldstream Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Wasdale Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Cresswell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Conifer Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Buttermere Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyndhurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Coniston Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beaumont Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hallgarth Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gibside View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Back Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Scotland Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Barlowfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stampley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Brockwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1