NE8 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2EX

NE8 2EX, Gateshead has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2EX 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 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2EX, encompassing approximately 1041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE8 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wooler Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 2

NE8 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.41-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour46.72-42.86%
Public order23.840.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.6475.00%
Shoplifting26.72100.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.80-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-75.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.6150.00%
Vehicle crime48.64300.00%
Shoplifting33.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Other crime11.920.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.76-42.86%
Shoplifting23.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.92-66.67%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.53133.33%
Vehicle crime36.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.88-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.5720.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.76200.00%
Public order12.88-66.67%
Drugs10.960.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.3725.00%
Public order34.80-40.00%
Shoplifting32.880.00%
Burglary22.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.92-80.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order519.21-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order611.53500.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.76-50.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.92-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.76-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.84200.00%
Shoplifting22.88100.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.92-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.640.00%
Vehicle crime26.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wooler Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Kent Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Horsley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ropery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seymour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1