OSWALD TERRACE, NE8 1XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1XU

OSWALD TERRACE, NE8 1XU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.62 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1XU 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 1XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1XU, encompassing approximately 6430 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

NE8 1XU 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

OSWALD TERRACE, NE8 1XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.623.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.82-14.29%
Public order101.8766.67%
Other theft81.55-27.27%
Shoplifting81.24100.00%
Burglary71.2440.00%
Vehicle crime71.09250.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.28-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour144.66-17.65%
Other theft112.180.00%
Public order61.71-25.00%
Burglary50.93150.00%
Shoplifting40.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-66.67%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.79-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour175.290.00%
Other theft112.64-26.67%
Shoplifting101.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.55166.67%
Public order81.24-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Drugs40.93100.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.3354.17%
Anti-social behaviour175.756.25%
Other theft152.6450.00%
Public order112.3310.00%
Shoplifting81.71-61.90%
Vehicle crime61.24-14.29%
Burglary30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-75.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.04-38.46%
Shoplifting213.7331.25%
Anti-social behaviour163.276.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.49140.00%
Public order101.87100.00%
Other theft101.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Bicycle theft41.09100.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.7925.81%
Shoplifting166.0623.08%
Anti-social behaviour152.49-28.57%
Other theft122.3350.00%
Vehicle crime71.87250.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-37.50%
Drugs30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.1719.23%
Anti-social behaviour214.8261.54%
Shoplifting133.278.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.0260.00%
Other theft81.2433.33%
Public order51.24-28.57%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Other crime30.620.00%
Burglary30.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.15-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.048.33%
Shoplifting122.0250.00%
Public order71.87-12.50%
Other theft61.09100.00%
Burglary60.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.62100.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.2821.74%
Anti-social behaviour124.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.8728.57%
Public order81.40-11.11%
Shoplifting81.24100.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Other theft30.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.26-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour143.58-12.50%
Public order92.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4075.00%
Shoplifting41.09-42.86%
Other theft40.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Burglary10.47-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0630.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.04-11.11%
Public order92.49-10.00%
Shoplifting71.4016.67%
Burglary61.09200.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.82-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour183.11-14.29%
Public order102.80100.00%
Shoplifting61.55500.00%
Other theft60.93-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.350.00%
Other theft73.270.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202434
June 202437
May 202424
April 202439
March 202431
February 202426
January 202428
December 202323
November 202326
October 202320
September 202328

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202417
June 202417
May 202416
April 202415
March 202421
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 202421
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 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 20248
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 1XU 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. Villa Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Windmill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Claremont South Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Grasmere Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Windermere Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Hillfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1