NE8 1XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 1XY

NE8 1XY, Gateshead has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.12 per 1,000 population. This NE8 1XY 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 1XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 1XY, encompassing approximately 5755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

NE8 1XY 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 1XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.04-7.14%
Public order102.2642.86%
Other theft81.74-11.11%
Shoplifting81.39100.00%
Burglary51.3966.67%
Vehicle crime50.87150.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In August 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 offences2912.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.04-17.65%
Other theft92.43-25.00%
Public order71.56-12.50%
Shoplifting41.22-60.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.42-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour175.0413.33%
Other theft122.95-20.00%
Shoplifting102.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.74350.00%
Public order81.56-11.11%
Drugs61.39200.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Robbery30.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.5568.18%
Anti-social behaviour156.437.14%
Other theft152.6150.00%
Public order92.6112.50%
Shoplifting81.56-61.90%
Vehicle crime61.390.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.07-33.33%
Shoplifting213.8231.25%
Anti-social behaviour143.65-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.43100.00%
Other theft101.74-16.67%
Public order81.7460.00%
Vehicle crime61.3920.00%
Bicycle theft31.0450.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.2026.92%
Shoplifting165.7323.08%
Anti-social behaviour152.78-42.31%
Other theft122.61100.00%
Public order52.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-28.57%
Drugs30.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.3885.71%
Violence and sexual offences264.5218.18%
Shoplifting134.528.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.2616.67%
Public order61.22-14.29%
Other theft61.040.00%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Burglary30.52-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 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 offences2214.77-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.8227.27%
Shoplifting122.4350.00%
Public order72.09-12.50%
Other theft61.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-33.33%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.5113.64%
Anti-social behaviour114.34-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.9128.57%
Public order81.5614.29%
Shoplifting81.39100.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Other theft30.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.12-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour143.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.43133.33%
Public order71.22-12.50%
Other theft61.220.00%
Shoplifting41.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.5521.05%
Anti-social behaviour164.00-11.11%
Public order82.78-11.11%
Shoplifting71.3916.67%
Other theft61.2220.00%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.68-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour183.30-14.29%
Public order93.1380.00%
Shoplifting61.56500.00%
Other theft51.04-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences3113.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.390.00%
Other theft73.650.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 202429
June 202437
May 202422
April 202433
March 202426
February 202422
January 202425
December 202322
November 202323
October 202319
September 202331

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417
June 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 202426
February 202414
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1XY 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. Affleck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. School Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grasmere Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Windermere Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hillfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Claremont Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1