NE40 3HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE40 3HZ

NE40 3HZ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This NE40 3HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE40 postcode area, which has experienced 85 crimes and a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE40 3HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE40 3HZ, encompassing approximately 2705 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE40 3HZ area, explore the NE40 3HZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NE40 3HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Whernside Walk with total crimes: 5
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3

NE40 3HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2115.15-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-20.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2818.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.05366.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.5940.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.2820.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.22-61.54%
Shoplifting31.850.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9885.71%
Anti-social behaviour54.810.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Shoplifting31.11-40.00%

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 offences78.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.5966.67%
Shoplifting51.85150.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Shoplifting21.11-85.71%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.8340.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5933.33%
Public order21.48100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.98400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.70-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.5950.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3937.50%
Other theft24.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.74-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.94-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences86.28-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-37.50%
Public order11.85-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2620.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.070.00%
Public order52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 202413
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 202414
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 202414
January 202410
December 20232
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE40 3HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whernside Walk
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. B6317
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Stargate Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1