RECTORY ROAD, NE8 1XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1XJ

RECTORY ROAD, NE8 1XJ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1XJ 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 1XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1XJ, encompassing approximately 8288 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE8 1XJ 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

RECTORY ROAD, NE8 1XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.8610.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.98-11.11%
Public order101.93150.00%
Burglary71.21133.33%
Vehicle crime60.8450.00%
Other theft50.72-44.44%
Shoplifting30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour183.62-18.18%
Other theft92.1728.57%
Vehicle crime41.09-20.00%
Public order40.48-42.86%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-50.00%
Drugs20.36-77.78%
Shoplifting20.24-50.00%
Robbery20.24-33.33%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.5116.67%
Anti-social behaviour225.0729.41%
Drugs92.65125.00%
Other theft71.09-22.22%
Public order70.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.84200.00%
Vehicle crime50.72-16.67%
Shoplifting40.60100.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.509.09%
Anti-social behaviour174.34-10.53%
Other theft92.0512.50%
Public order71.09-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.84-14.29%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-77.78%
Shoplifting20.24-86.67%
Other crime20.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.87-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour193.9811.76%
Shoplifting152.2950.00%
Public order111.8157.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.3380.00%
Other theft81.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime70.97-22.22%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Burglary30.3650.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.672.63%
Anti-social behaviour174.71-22.73%
Other theft102.0525.00%
Shoplifting101.21-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.2150.00%
Public order71.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-37.50%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.638.57%
Anti-social behaviour224.5857.14%
Shoplifting112.6557.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.33100.00%
Other theft80.9760.00%
Public order60.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.7220.00%
Drugs40.72-20.00%
Other crime30.4850.00%
Possession of weapons30.360.00%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.220.00%
Public order81.690.00%
Shoplifting70.9716.67%
Burglary60.84200.00%
Drugs50.72-16.67%
Other theft50.6066.67%
Vehicle crime50.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.658.70%
Anti-social behaviour143.027.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.6922.22%
Public order81.33-11.11%
Drugs60.970.00%
Shoplifting60.72200.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-71.43%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.32-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour132.77-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson91.5780.00%
Public order91.09-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.09250.00%
Other theft30.84-40.00%
Shoplifting20.36-66.67%
Burglary10.24-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.263.85%
Anti-social behaviour173.266.25%
Public order102.05-9.09%
Burglary61.21200.00%
Shoplifting60.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Other theft50.6066.67%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences269.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.140.00%
Public order111.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202442
June 202436
May 202433
April 202439
March 202438
February 202435
January 202425
December 202323
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202422
June 202417
May 202419
April 202417
March 202422
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

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

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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1XJ 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. Westfield Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Claremont South Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ripon Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Gladstone Terrace West
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kelvin Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fern Dene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bewick Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Grasmere Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Windermere Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1