WEST STREET, NE8 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1HE

WEST STREET, NE8 1HE, Gateshead has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.41 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1HE 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 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1HE, encompassing approximately 2341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

NE8 1HE 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

WEST STREET, NE8 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3547.412.94%
Violence and sexual offences2514.950.00%
Public order1310.6830.00%
Shoplifting125.550.00%
Other theft85.13100.00%
Burglary63.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56-14.29%
Other crime22.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3445.28-12.82%
Violence and sexual offences2514.52-39.02%
Shoplifting1210.6820.00%
Public order105.1311.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.2716.67%
Burglary42.9933.33%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Other crime31.710.00%
Theft from the person21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4151.68115.79%
Anti-social behaviour3917.5111.43%
Shoplifting1016.66-37.50%
Public order94.27-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson63.8420.00%
Drugs42.56100.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Theft from the person31.28-40.00%
Other theft21.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-75.00%
Robbery10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3553.39-27.08%
Public order1914.9590.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.12-48.65%
Shoplifting168.12-15.79%
Other theft86.83-33.33%
Theft from the person53.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1466.67%
Bicycle theft42.14-33.33%
Burglary31.710.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Robbery31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Drugs20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4861.949.09%
Violence and sexual offences3720.5048.00%
Shoplifting1915.8046.15%
Other theft128.12100.00%
Public order105.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft64.270.00%
Drugs42.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-57.14%
Burglary31.28-57.14%
Robbery21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour4451.68-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences2518.79-10.71%
Shoplifting1310.688.33%
Public order125.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.13-30.00%
Burglary72.99250.00%
Other theft62.99-40.00%
Drugs22.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5061.9447.06%
Violence and sexual offences2821.36-12.50%
Public order1611.9633.33%
Shoplifting126.83-20.00%
Other theft105.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.27100.00%
Robbery64.2720.00%
Drugs32.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Other crime21.28-50.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3454.25-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences3214.52-17.95%
Shoplifting1513.67-25.00%
Public order126.41100.00%
Other theft65.1320.00%
Robbery52.560.00%
Drugs52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-28.57%
Other crime42.14100.00%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Theft from the person21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.85-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4059.8042.86%
Violence and sexual offences3917.0962.50%
Shoplifting2016.665.26%
Criminal damage and arson78.54-22.22%
Public order62.99-53.85%
Other theft52.56-37.50%
Drugs52.14400.00%
Robbery52.140.00%
Bicycle theft32.140.00%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2847.84-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences2411.9650.00%
Shoplifting1910.2518.75%
Public order138.1244.44%
Criminal damage and arson95.5550.00%
Other theft83.8460.00%
Theft from the person53.42400.00%
Burglary42.140.00%
Drugs11.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3146.99-18.42%
Shoplifting1613.2445.45%
Violence and sexual offences166.83-38.46%
Public order96.83-40.00%
Bicycle theft83.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.42-25.00%
Other theft52.56-58.33%
Vehicle crime52.140.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Robbery31.7150.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Theft from the person11.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3852.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences2616.230.00%
Public order1511.110.00%
Other theft126.410.00%
Shoplifting115.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.700.00%
Theft from the person33.420.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 202439
June 202435
May 202448
April 202444
March 202450
February 202434
January 202440
December 202328
November 202331
October 202338

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
February 20241
January 20243
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 202419
May 202410
April 202412
March 202416
February 202412
January 20246
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202441
June 202419
May 202437
April 202425
March 202428
February 202432
January 202439
December 202324
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 202419
April 202413
March 202412
February 202415
January 202420
December 202319
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1HE 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. Half Moon Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hopper Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bottle Bank
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hudson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Hillgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Askew Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Mulgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Level Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Chandless Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hopper Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1