NE8 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1BG

NE8 1BG, Gateshead has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.86 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE8 postcode area, which has experienced 511 crimes and a crime rate of 16.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE8 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1BG, encompassing approximately 1741 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE8 1BG area, explore the NE8 1BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE8 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • West Street with total crimes: 17

NE8 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3760.868.82%
Violence and sexual offences1821.24-18.18%
Shoplifting1210.330.00%
Other theft106.89150.00%
Public order105.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.7420.00%
Burglary63.44100.00%
Vehicle crime23.44100.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3456.27-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences2219.52-37.14%
Shoplifting1212.6320.00%
Public order106.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.740.00%
Other theft42.87100.00%
Burglary32.3050.00%
Drugs31.72-25.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3864.3126.67%
Violence and sexual offences3521.82105.88%
Shoplifting1020.10-37.50%
Public order85.74-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.590.00%
Drugs42.87100.00%
Theft from the person32.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.72100.00%
Other theft21.15-71.43%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.15-66.67%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3063.73-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences1717.22-43.33%
Shoplifting169.76-11.11%
Public order159.19114.29%
Other theft78.61-41.67%
Theft from the person54.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8725.00%
Vehicle crime42.87100.00%
Bicycle theft32.30-50.00%
Burglary31.72-25.00%
Drugs21.72-33.33%
Robbery21.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4676.946.98%
Violence and sexual offences3026.4120.00%
Shoplifting1817.2263.64%
Other theft1210.33140.00%
Public order76.89-30.00%
Bicycle theft64.020.00%
Burglary43.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30-33.33%
Drugs32.3050.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4366.03-15.69%
Violence and sexual offences2524.690.00%
Shoplifting1114.3522.22%
Public order106.32-23.08%
Burglary85.74166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.59-14.29%
Other theft53.44-50.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%
Theft from the person21.15100.00%
Other crime11.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5175.2230.77%
Violence and sexual offences2529.280.00%
Public order1314.3544.44%
Other theft107.46100.00%
Shoplifting95.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1716.67%
Robbery64.02100.00%
Burglary33.44-25.00%
Other crime21.72-50.00%
Drugs21.15-60.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3967.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2522.39-28.57%
Shoplifting1214.35-14.29%
Public order96.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.170.00%
Other theft53.44-16.67%
Drugs52.8766.67%
Other crime42.87300.00%
Burglary42.30-20.00%
Robbery32.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3972.9218.18%
Violence and sexual offences3522.3916.67%
Shoplifting1420.10180.00%
Other theft68.040.00%
Public order63.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.44-40.00%
Burglary53.4466.67%
Robbery52.870.00%
Drugs32.87200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Bicycle theft21.72100.00%
Theft from the person11.15-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3361.44-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences3018.95114.29%
Public order1217.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.8966.67%
Other theft65.74100.00%
Shoplifting53.44-61.54%
Theft from the person42.87300.00%
Burglary32.3050.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.15-87.50%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3559.71-20.45%
Violence and sexual offences1420.10-44.00%
Shoplifting138.04333.33%
Bicycle theft87.46100.00%
Vehicle crime74.59250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.02-33.33%
Public order63.44-60.00%
Robbery43.44300.00%
Other theft32.30-75.00%
Drugs31.720.00%
Other crime21.72100.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Theft from the person11.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4470.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2525.260.00%
Public order1514.350.00%
Other theft128.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.890.00%
Bicycle theft45.170.00%
Burglary32.300.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 469 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202434
July 202438
June 202430
May 202446
April 202443
March 202451
February 202439
January 202439
December 202333
November 202335
October 202344

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202435
June 202417
May 202430
April 202425
March 202425
February 202425
January 202435
December 202330
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 202418
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412
January 202414
December 20235
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charles Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. West Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hopper Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ann Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bottle Bank
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hudson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Lindisfarne Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mulgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gateshead Highway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Quarryfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Abbots Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chandless Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hopper Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1