SOUTHERN WAY, NE40 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE40 3LH

SOUTHERN WAY, NE40 3LH, Gateshead has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.05 per 1,000 population. This NE40 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE40 3LH, encompassing approximately 2118 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE40 3LH area, explore the NE40 3LH 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: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE40 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

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

SOUTHERN WAY, NE40 3LH 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.05-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.91-16.67%
Other crime22.360.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2820.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.10366.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19-62.50%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.08100.00%
Shoplifting33.78-40.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.94-90.91%
Other theft10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.0583.33%
Violence and sexual offences310.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.10500.00%
Vehicle crime65.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.83200.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.190.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Shoplifting20.94-88.24%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.33-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences48.020.00%
Theft from the person11.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2616.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE40 3LH 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. Hedgelea
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Balgonie Cottages
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1