NE39 2WX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE39 2WX

NE39 2WX, Gateshead has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This NE39 2WX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE39 postcode area, which has experienced 38 crimes and a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE39 2WX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE39 2WX, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE39 2WX area, explore the NE39 2WX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE39 2WX Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Whitmore Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

NE39 2WX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15NA50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA200.00%
Other theft10NA66.67%
Shoplifting10NA11.11%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10NA150.00%
Shoplifting9NA50.00%
Other theft6NA50.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6NA-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA-28.57%
Other theft4NA-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-63.64%
Public order1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11NA120.00%
Shoplifting8NA166.67%
Violence and sexual offences7NA0.00%
Other theft6NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In April 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 offences7NA600.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-66.67%
Shoplifting3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15NA-21.05%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-25.00%
Shoplifting1NA-75.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-85.71%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour19NA1800.00%
Violence and sexual offences7NA16.67%
Shoplifting4NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA50.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4NA-20.00%
Other theft4NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA50.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA-16.67%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245
March 202415
February 202419
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE39 2WX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Whitmore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shop Spouts
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lucy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Loup Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theresa Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Larch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Factory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1