BRIGHTON ROAD, NE8 1XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1XS

BRIGHTON ROAD, NE8 1XS, Gateshead has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1XS 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 1XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1XS, encompassing approximately 7618 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

NE8 1XS 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

BRIGHTON ROAD, NE8 1XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.686.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.20-8.33%
Burglary101.44233.33%
Public order91.31350.00%
Other theft81.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Other crime40.53100.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.06-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour123.94-25.00%
Other theft101.5842.86%
Burglary31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-57.14%
Drugs20.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.26-71.43%
Public order20.26-71.43%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.862.63%
Anti-social behaviour165.1223.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.10250.00%
Vehicle crime70.9216.67%
Other theft70.92-50.00%
Public order70.92-12.50%
Drugs60.9250.00%
Shoplifting30.7950.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.0835.71%
Other theft144.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.840.00%
Public order81.7133.33%
Vehicle crime61.0520.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-75.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.68-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour133.68-18.75%
Other theft101.71-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.3133.33%
Public order61.0520.00%
Burglary50.79150.00%
Vehicle crime50.66-16.67%
Drugs40.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Shoplifting20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.68-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour164.07-11.11%
Other theft112.100.00%
Vehicle crime61.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.79-25.00%
Public order50.79150.00%
Drugs40.66-20.00%
Shoplifting30.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 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 offences3513.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour184.5950.00%
Other theft112.36175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4433.33%
Vehicle crime71.0575.00%
Drugs50.9266.67%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Public order20.39-66.67%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-25.00%
Public order60.79-14.29%
Other theft40.79-20.00%
Burglary40.53100.00%
Vehicle crime40.53300.00%
Drugs30.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.390.00%
Other crime30.39200.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 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 offences309.9836.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.947.69%
Criminal damage and arson81.8433.33%
Public order71.050.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Other theft50.6625.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.01-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.890.00%
Public order71.71-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9250.00%
Vehicle crime50.79150.00%
Other theft40.66-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour133.15-18.75%
Public order101.71100.00%
Burglary91.31350.00%
Other theft61.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7933.33%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.983.70%
Anti-social behaviour163.680.00%
Vehicle crime62.100.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Other theft50.66-28.57%
Shoplifting30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-57.14%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.100.00%
Other theft70.920.00%
Vehicle crime60.920.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202439
June 202438
May 202428
April 202431
March 202435
February 202430
January 202430
December 202322
November 202324
October 202328
September 202327

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202416
June 202413
May 202413
April 202416
March 202418
February 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1XS 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. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. 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. Kelvin Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rayleigh Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fern Dene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Claremont Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Westminster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1