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

Overview of Crime in NE8 1XL

RECTORY ROAD, NE8 1XL, Gateshead has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1XL 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 1XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1XL, encompassing approximately 8189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

NE8 1XL 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 1XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.233.03%
Anti-social behaviour144.15-17.65%
Burglary101.71400.00%
Public order91.22125.00%
Vehicle crime51.1025.00%
Other theft50.61-28.57%
Shoplifting30.6150.00%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.03-22.73%
Other theft72.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-42.86%
Public order40.49-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-62.50%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs20.24-77.78%
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 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.4110.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.3710.00%
Drugs92.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.10700.00%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Other theft70.85-22.22%
Public order70.85-22.22%
Shoplifting40.85100.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour204.8817.65%
Other theft92.4412.50%
Public order91.10-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37-86.67%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.27-5.56%
Shoplifting152.0850.00%
Public order111.8357.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.3433.33%
Other theft80.98-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.9816.67%
Drugs40.8533.33%
Bicycle theft30.4950.00%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.33-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour184.27-18.18%
Shoplifting102.20-9.09%
Other theft91.220.00%
Public order71.1016.67%
Vehicle crime60.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-25.00%
Drugs30.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Other crime20.24-33.33%
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 offences3814.412.70%
Anti-social behaviour224.6446.67%
Shoplifting112.6957.14%
Other theft91.3480.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1060.00%
Vehicle crime70.9875.00%
Drugs60.8520.00%
Public order60.73-25.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Burglary30.37-40.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.2115.62%
Anti-social behaviour154.52-11.76%
Public order81.83-20.00%
Shoplifting70.9816.67%
Drugs50.85-28.57%
Other theft50.610.00%
Burglary50.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.7228.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.9113.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.0833.33%
Public order101.4725.00%
Drugs71.220.00%
Shoplifting60.85200.00%
Other theft50.7366.67%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.55-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour153.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.83125.00%
Public order81.10-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.98200.00%
Other theft30.73-50.00%
Shoplifting20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.62-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour183.175.88%
Public order112.2037.50%
Burglary71.34250.00%
Other theft60.8550.00%
Shoplifting60.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-20.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
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 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.300.00%
Public order82.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.980.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Other theft40.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
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 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
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 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20237
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 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202433
July 202444
June 202440
May 202435
April 202435
March 202438
February 202437
January 202432
December 202325
November 202326
October 202327

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202422
June 202420
May 202417
April 202418
March 202422
February 202415
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317

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 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20234
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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1XL 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. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 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