THE RIDGE, NE40 3LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE40 3LN

THE RIDGE, NE40 3LN, Gateshead has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.43 per 1,000 population. This NE40 3LN 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 3LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE40 3LN, encompassing approximately 1544 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE40 3LN area, explore the NE40 3LN 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: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE40 3LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Hedgelea with total crimes: 2
  • Grange Drive with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGE, NE40 3LN 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.60200.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2823.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.130.00%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.19366.67%
Violence and sexual offences39.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.18-40.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

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
Shoplifting510.36150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.590.00%
Public order11.94-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.120.00%
Shoplifting21.94-90.91%
Public order21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-50.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting2221.3783.33%
Violence and sexual offences414.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.590.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.48500.00%
Vehicle crime47.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59200.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.24-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1714.25-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences411.01100.00%
Burglary12.590.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2621.370.00%
Public order216.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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
April 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
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 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hedgelea
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1