NE8 1UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1UT

NE8 1UT, Gateshead has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1UT 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 1UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1UT, encompassing approximately 5455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

NE8 1UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Place with total crimes: 10
  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7

NE8 1UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.300.00%
Other theft84.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.47-27.27%
Public order81.4760.00%
Burglary61.47100.00%
Shoplifting61.10200.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.10-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.95-21.43%
Other theft102.02-9.09%
Public order51.83-28.57%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Shoplifting20.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.5055.56%
Other theft112.57-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.02350.00%
Shoplifting81.6533.33%
Public order71.47-12.50%
Drugs51.28150.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-20.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6757.89%
Other theft135.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.38-30.77%
Public order81.6560.00%
Shoplifting61.470.00%
Vehicle crime51.1025.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.12-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour133.48-7.14%
Other theft102.38-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.8375.00%
Shoplifting61.28-14.29%
Public order51.1025.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-20.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0326.09%
Anti-social behaviour145.32-33.33%
Other theft112.5783.33%
Shoplifting72.0240.00%
Vehicle crime51.28150.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-50.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.2215.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.2261.54%
Criminal damage and arson83.8533.33%
Other theft61.4750.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Public order40.92-20.00%
Drugs40.7333.33%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.02-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour133.67-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-14.29%
Shoplifting51.1066.67%
Public order50.92-16.67%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.55-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour144.0327.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.5775.00%
Public order61.28-14.29%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.0815.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.22-15.38%
Public order72.020.00%
Other theft51.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.5517.65%
Anti-social behaviour133.67-13.33%
Public order72.3875.00%
Other theft61.280.00%
Burglary51.1066.67%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.120.00%
Other theft62.750.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Shoplifting40.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 202430
June 202430
May 202419
April 202429
March 202423
February 202420
January 202422
December 202323
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414
June 20249
May 202413
April 202414
March 202421
February 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
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 1UT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rectory Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. B601
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bensham Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 4. Overhill Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coatsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. School Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Claremont Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Westminster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Miller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1