THE OVAL, NE40 3LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE40 3LZ

THE OVAL, NE40 3LZ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.01 per 1,000 population. This NE40 3LZ 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 3LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE40 3LZ, encompassing approximately 2373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE40 3LZ area, explore the NE40 3LZ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE40 3LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Lime Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Barmoor Lane with total crimes: 2

THE OVAL, NE40 3LZ 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
Shoplifting2116.01-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2819.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.80-58.33%
Other crime42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-66.67%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.96366.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.9071.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.06125.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.79500.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.95100.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4360.00%
Other theft33.37-25.00%
Shoplifting31.26-40.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1166.67%
Shoplifting52.11150.00%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6933.33%
Public order21.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-62.50%
Shoplifting21.26-90.91%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.0183.33%
Violence and sexual offences89.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.64500.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.06400.00%
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, 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 arson23.370.00%
Shoplifting20.84-88.24%
Other theft10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.80-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences57.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2615.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
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 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 3LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barmoor Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hedgelea
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ryton Hall Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Balgonie Cottages
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Holburn Lane Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cross Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1