WORSDELL DRIVE, NE8 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2DA

WORSDELL DRIVE, NE8 2DA, Gateshead has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.12 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2DA, encompassing approximately 1934 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

NE8 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Half Moon Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Coatsworth Court with total crimes: 5
  • Close with total crimes: 3

WORSDELL DRIVE, NE8 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.12-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour76.7216.67%
Public order53.6225.00%
Drugs32.5850.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour67.24-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.10-28.57%
Public order42.5833.33%
Other theft22.070.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Burglary21.03-50.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2025.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences1110.34-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.69133.33%
Burglary43.62300.00%
Public order32.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2026.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.34-40.00%
Public order46.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-25.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2030.5011.11%
Violence and sexual offences2010.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.34300.00%
Public order42.07-20.00%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Drugs31.55200.00%
Burglary21.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.2363.64%
Violence and sexual offences109.30-37.50%
Public order55.17-16.67%
Burglary32.580.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Shoplifting21.03-33.33%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-85.71%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.39-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour118.27-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.69600.00%
Public order63.6250.00%
Vehicle crime33.1050.00%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Drugs21.55100.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Robbery10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.886.25%
Anti-social behaviour158.7950.00%
Other theft57.750.00%
Public order42.58100.00%
Robbery32.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.2960.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.27100.00%
Shoplifting65.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.10100.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.78366.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.24-23.08%
Other theft65.17100.00%
Public order53.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Burglary21.03-50.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.16-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.72-75.00%
Burglary42.070.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Other theft32.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting31.55-62.50%
Other crime21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Robbery11.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1626.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.270.00%
Shoplifting87.240.00%
Other theft44.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Robbery31.550.00%
Theft from the person21.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202411
June 202412
May 202420
April 202410
March 202416
February 202417
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202420
June 202420
May 202420
April 202418
March 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 202316

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 20233
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Half Moon Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Coatsworth Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hudson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. A189
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. St Cuthbert'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Askew Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Mulgrave Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Village Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Havelock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. High Level Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1