NE8 1PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1PP

NE8 1PP, Gateshead has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.71 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1PP 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 1PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1PP, encompassing approximately 6844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

NE8 1PP 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

NE8 1PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.24-6.25%
Public order92.1928.57%
Vehicle crime81.31300.00%
Burglary61.1720.00%
Shoplifting60.8850.00%
Other theft50.88-37.50%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-33.33%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.54-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour164.24-11.11%
Other theft82.34-20.00%
Public order71.17-12.50%
Burglary51.0266.67%
Shoplifting40.73-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.29100.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour184.6820.00%
Other theft102.63-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.46200.00%
Shoplifting91.3150.00%
Public order81.31-11.11%
Drugs51.17150.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-20.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.3061.90%
Anti-social behaviour154.970.00%
Other theft112.1937.50%
Public order91.6112.50%
Shoplifting61.31-71.43%
Vehicle crime50.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-75.00%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2115.6331.25%
Violence and sexual offences213.07-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour153.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.19100.00%
Public order81.7560.00%
Other theft81.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.170.00%
Bicycle theft41.02100.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Burglary20.29-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.4940.74%
Shoplifting165.5523.08%
Anti-social behaviour152.34-25.00%
Other theft102.1966.67%
Vehicle crime71.46250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-25.00%
Public order50.880.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Drugs30.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.468.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.9453.85%
Shoplifting132.928.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.9060.00%
Other theft61.1720.00%
Public order50.88-28.57%
Drugs40.7333.33%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Burglary30.44-50.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.004.17%
Anti-social behaviour133.6518.18%
Shoplifting121.9050.00%
Public order71.750.00%
Burglary61.02100.00%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.73100.00%
Other crime40.58300.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.51-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.610.00%
Shoplifting81.31100.00%
Public order71.17-22.22%
Drugs41.020.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Other theft30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.64-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour142.92-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.05200.00%
Public order91.31-10.00%
Other theft51.31-28.57%
Shoplifting40.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Burglary10.44-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2744.44%
Anti-social behaviour153.80-6.25%
Public order102.19-9.09%
Other theft71.4640.00%
Shoplifting71.0240.00%
Burglary51.02150.00%
Drugs40.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.44200.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.630.00%
Public order112.340.00%
Shoplifting51.610.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 202432
June 202434
May 202421
April 202438
March 202427
February 202425
January 202424
December 202320
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202418
June 202415
May 202415
April 202415
March 202420
February 202413
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 202421
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1PP 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. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Windmill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Havelock Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bewick Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Grasmere Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Windermere Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hillfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1