LAYGATE, NE33 5RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE33 5RF

LAYGATE, NE33 5RF, South Tyneside has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.08 per 1,000 population. This NE33 5RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE33 postcode area, which has experienced 560 crimes and a crime rate of 21.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE33 5RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE33 5RF, encompassing approximately 2948 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

NE33 5RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frost Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Chichester Place with total crimes: 8

LAYGATE, NE33 5RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.08-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour167.46100.00%
Shoplifting145.43133.33%
Public order64.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.359.09%
Anti-social behaviour88.140.00%
Shoplifting62.71-25.00%
Burglary52.03150.00%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Public order41.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.35-4.35%
Shoplifting87.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.71100.00%
Public order72.71-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.3740.00%
Other theft22.37-33.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.654.55%
Public order117.8083.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-50.00%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-75.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.04-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson107.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-20.00%
Shoplifting82.71-33.33%
Public order62.710.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.770.00%
Shoplifting128.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.07-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson63.3920.00%
Vehicle crime62.03500.00%
Public order62.03-14.29%
Drugs42.0333.33%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Burglary31.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.4314.29%
Anti-social behaviour228.14100.00%
Public order77.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.3725.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.75-46.15%
Shoplifting127.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.070.00%
Public order93.730.00%
Other theft63.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-33.33%
Drugs31.360.00%
Other crime21.02-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.43143.75%
Anti-social behaviour1113.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.730.00%
Vehicle crime62.0350.00%
Shoplifting62.03-40.00%
Other crime32.030.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary11.02-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.38-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.4310.00%
Shoplifting103.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.390.00%
Burglary42.03-42.86%
Public order41.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Other theft31.36-50.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.1615.38%
Anti-social behaviour1010.17-28.57%
Shoplifting103.3911.11%
Public order93.39125.00%
Burglary73.05600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3720.00%
Other theft62.03200.00%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.820.00%
Shoplifting94.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.050.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 202410
February 202422
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202424
June 202422
May 202423
April 202422
March 202424
February 202424
January 202421
December 202339
November 202316
October 202330
September 202326

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 202412
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE33 5RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Frost Mews
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chichester Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laygate Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kenton Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chichester Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sinclair Meadows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Reed Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Secretan Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. West George Potts Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Jude'S Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. St Mark'S Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Palace Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Trinity Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cornwallis Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1