THE RIDGEWAY, NE34 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE34 8BB

THE RIDGEWAY, NE34 8BB, South Tyneside has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This NE34 8BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE34 postcode area, which has experienced 423 crimes and a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE34 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE34 8BB, encompassing approximately 2394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE34 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, NE34 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.6860.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.67-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.19-28.57%
Other theft52.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-40.00%
Other theft31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0275.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.09100.00%
Other theft41.67100.00%
Public order21.67-33.33%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.7760.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.340.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.1866.67%
Public order22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Other theft31.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-40.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.92-16.67%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In November 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 behaviour77.10600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9220.00%
Public order22.51100.00%
Other theft10.84-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.68-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences52.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.920.00%
Public order22.510.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE34 8BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Other theft8
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Luffness Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rowan Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1