NE8 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2BA

NE8 2BA, Gateshead has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.67 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2BA 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 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2BA, encompassing approximately 1551 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE8 2BA area, explore the NE8 2BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

NE8 2BA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • West Street with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

NE8 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3867.67-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences2424.49-11.11%
Public order815.47-27.27%
Shoplifting85.16-11.11%
Other theft75.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.5120.00%
Burglary53.8766.67%
Bicycle theft23.220.00%
Drugs21.29-33.33%
Robbery21.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5076.0511.11%
Violence and sexual offences2732.2358.82%
Public order1117.4057.14%
Shoplifting97.0912.50%
Other theft65.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8725.00%
Burglary33.220.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Other crime21.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4563.817.14%
Violence and sexual offences1729.00-19.05%
Shoplifting810.96-46.67%
Public order75.16-61.11%
Other theft44.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58-20.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.93100.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Robbery11.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4279.92-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences2127.07-16.00%
Public order1813.53260.00%
Shoplifting1511.6015.38%
Other theft59.67-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.22150.00%
Burglary33.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.9350.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Robbery31.93200.00%
Bicycle theft21.93-66.67%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4474.767.32%
Violence and sexual offences2528.3666.67%
Shoplifting1316.1162.50%
Other theft98.3850.00%
Bicycle theft65.80500.00%
Public order53.87-54.55%
Burglary43.22-50.00%
Drugs32.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-75.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4168.9613.89%
Violence and sexual offences1526.42-16.67%
Public order119.67-15.38%
Burglary87.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.160.00%
Shoplifting85.16-11.11%
Other theft65.16-25.00%
Drugs53.8766.67%
Other crime23.22100.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3668.32-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences1823.20-25.00%
Public order1311.6085.71%
Shoplifting98.38-25.00%
Other theft85.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.1633.33%
Robbery45.160.00%
Drugs32.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.93-40.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Other crime11.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3873.47-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences2424.49-20.00%
Shoplifting1215.47-14.29%
Public order77.73-22.22%
Other theft64.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.870.00%
Vehicle crime53.87150.00%
Robbery43.22-20.00%
Other crime42.58300.00%
Drugs32.5850.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4279.2720.00%
Violence and sexual offences3027.0750.00%
Shoplifting1419.34180.00%
Public order99.02-25.00%
Other theft85.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.16-14.29%
Robbery53.870.00%
Drugs23.220.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Theft from the person11.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3561.23-20.45%
Violence and sexual offences2022.56-9.09%
Public order1212.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.7375.00%
Other theft64.51200.00%
Shoplifting53.87-58.33%
Vehicle crime33.22-57.14%
Drugs21.930.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Theft from the person21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft11.29-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4475.41-2.22%
Violence and sexual offences2228.36-15.38%
Shoplifting1214.18300.00%
Public order97.7312.50%
Bicycle theft85.80100.00%
Vehicle crime75.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.51-50.00%
Robbery32.58200.00%
Other crime31.93-25.00%
Drugs21.93100.00%
Other theft21.29-77.78%
Theft from the person11.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4576.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2629.000.00%
Other theft916.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.800.00%
Public order85.160.00%
Burglary45.160.00%
Bicycle theft42.580.00%
Other crime42.580.00%
Shoplifting32.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 500 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202450
July 202445
June 202442
May 202444
April 202441
March 202436
February 202438
January 202442
December 202335
November 202344
October 202345

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418
May 20245
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 202417
June 202421
May 202425
April 202415
March 202418
February 202424
January 202430
December 202320
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202415
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 202412
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 30 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 2BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. West Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Hopper Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bottle Bank
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sandhill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 7. Broad Chare
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hudson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Hillgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Mulgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Quarryfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Abbots Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lombard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Akenside Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. High Level Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Hopper Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1