WINDMILL WAY, NE8 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1NU

WINDMILL WAY, NE8 1NU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.75 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1NU, encompassing approximately 4212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

NE8 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Place with total crimes: 10
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Overhill Terrace with total crimes: 6

WINDMILL WAY, NE8 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.75-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour175.9341.67%
Public order94.0428.57%
Vehicle crime72.140.00%
Shoplifting61.6650.00%
Burglary51.4225.00%
Other theft41.19-20.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.8510.71%
Anti-social behaviour127.36-47.83%
Public order72.8516.67%
Other theft51.66-28.57%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Shoplifting40.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-76.92%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.45-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour236.6564.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.46333.33%
Shoplifting83.0933.33%
Other theft71.90-12.50%
Public order61.660.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.7540.91%
Anti-social behaviour147.36-6.67%
Other theft83.3214.29%
Shoplifting61.90-68.42%
Public order61.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-72.73%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.03-21.43%
Shoplifting195.2235.71%
Anti-social behaviour154.5136.36%
Criminal damage and arson113.5683.33%
Public order82.6160.00%
Other theft71.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.66-42.86%
Other crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.237.69%
Shoplifting146.6527.27%
Anti-social behaviour113.32-31.25%
Vehicle crime72.61600.00%
Other theft71.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-25.00%
Public order51.42-16.67%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.1313.04%
Anti-social behaviour166.1723.08%
Shoplifting113.80-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.6160.00%
Public order61.90-14.29%
Other theft61.42-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.420.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.7015.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.468.33%
Shoplifting123.0950.00%
Other theft72.85250.00%
Public order71.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-28.57%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.75-14.29%
Shoplifting82.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.900.00%
Public order61.66-45.45%
Other theft21.42-50.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.8055.56%
Public order113.3237.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.61250.00%
Other theft41.66-50.00%
Shoplifting30.95-57.14%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.0926.32%
Anti-social behaviour95.70-43.75%
Other theft82.1433.33%
Public order81.90-20.00%
Shoplifting71.9040.00%
Burglary51.66400.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.67-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour164.51-36.00%
Public order103.80150.00%
Other theft62.370.00%
Shoplifting51.42400.00%
Robbery31.1950.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.410.00%
Other theft65.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
July 202428
June 202431
May 202422
April 202428
March 202426
February 202423
January 202420
December 202316
November 202324
October 202319
September 202327

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202423
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202419
April 202414
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202413
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rectory Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bensham Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 3. Overhill Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coatsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Villa Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coatsworth Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Windmill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Claremont South Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Affleck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. School Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A189
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. St Cuthbert'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Havelock Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Tyne Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Village Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Havelock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Hillfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Claremont Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1