NE8 2AU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 163.04 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE8 postcode area, which has experienced 478 crimes and a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this NE8 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2AU, encompassing approximately 1005 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 163.04 | 13.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 57.66 | 64.00% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 40.76 | -12.90% |
| Public order | 11 | 26.84 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.94 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.96 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.97 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.98 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.98 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.98 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.99 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 144.15 | -3.77% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 50.70 | -6.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 30.82 | -13.79% |
| Public order | 9 | 24.85 | -47.06% |
| Other theft | 7 | 8.95 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.96 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.98 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.98 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.98 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 163.04 | 10.42% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 52.69 | -19.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 32.81 | -14.71% |
| Public order | 17 | 28.83 | 70.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 16.90 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.95 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.96 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.98 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.98 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.99 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 166.02 | 6.67% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 47.72 | 64.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 40.76 | 25.93% |
| Public order | 10 | 33.80 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 9 | 9.94 | -35.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 8.95 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.97 | -63.64% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.98 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.98 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.98 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.99 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 162.04 | 15.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 44.74 | -15.62% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 26.84 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 14 | 24.85 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 13.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 13.92 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 9 | 10.94 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 8.95 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.96 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.98 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.98 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.99 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 148.13 | 5.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 38.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 31.81 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 14 | 29.82 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 13.92 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 7.95 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.98 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.98 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.98 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 132.22 | -15.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 36.78 | -8.57% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 31.81 | 5.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 20.88 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.95 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.95 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 5.96 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.98 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.98 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.99 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.99 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 145.14 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 43.74 | 2.94% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 34.79 | 53.85% |
| Other theft | 9 | 19.88 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 9 | 8.95 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 8.95 | 14.29% |
| Robbery | 6 | 7.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.96 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.98 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 127.25 | -29.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 39.77 | -19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 33.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 12.92 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 11.93 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.94 | 40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 6.96 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.97 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.98 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 150.11 | -1.72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 56.67 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 41.75 | -18.75% |
| Other theft | 8 | 12.92 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.95 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 7.95 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.96 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.97 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.97 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.98 | -90.91% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.99 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 169.00 | 9.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 57.66 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 35.79 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 14 | 15.91 | 27.27% |
| Burglary | 11 | 13.92 | 175.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 10.94 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.94 | -53.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 6.96 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.98 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.98 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.98 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.99 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 154.09 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 52.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 31.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 14.91 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 13.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 10.94 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 7.95 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 6.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 583 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 58 |
| July 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 53 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 58 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 284 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 31 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 30 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 2AU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |