WEST BANK, NE40 4EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE40 4EG

WEST BANK, NE40 4EG, Gateshead has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This NE40 4EG 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 4EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE40 4EG, encompassing approximately 2826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE40 4EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chamberlain Street with total crimes: 3
  • Dale View Gardens with total crimes: 2

WEST BANK, NE40 4EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences77.78-12.50%
Shoplifting32.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-50.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4960.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.83-25.00%
Shoplifting42.120.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.43166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.8325.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-55.56%
Shoplifting31.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.32200.00%
Shoplifting93.1880.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-50.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.72200.00%
Shoplifting52.120.00%
Public order31.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.95-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.20125.00%
Shoplifting83.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-83.33%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.78-25.00%
Shoplifting62.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-62.50%
Public order11.060.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.8360.00%
Shoplifting52.8325.00%
Other crime31.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.020.00%
Other crime51.770.00%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE40 4EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Main Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Chamberlain Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Dale View Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Meldon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wardle Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rossdale
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bank Top
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Marchetti Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wellfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Main Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wesley Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wesley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1