HEXHAM OLD ROAD, NE40 3LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE40 3LE

HEXHAM OLD ROAD, NE40 3LE, Gateshead has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This NE40 3LE 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 3LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE40 3LE, encompassing approximately 2694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE40 3LE area, explore the NE40 3LE 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: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NE40 3LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • B6317 with total crimes: 2

HEXHAM OLD ROAD, NE40 3LE 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2816.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-80.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.85366.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.230.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.20-30.00%
Shoplifting32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.79233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.71-25.00%
Shoplifting31.11-40.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.48200.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-90.91%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.3683.33%
Violence and sexual offences48.17-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.36500.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.4528.57%
Vehicle crime63.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5716.67%
Other theft22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Shoplifting20.74-88.24%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.25-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences66.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-20.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2617.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.860.00%
Public order41.480.00%
Burglary21.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 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 202422
January 202412
December 20232
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. B6317
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Balgonie Cottages
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Holburn Lane Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1