NORTH SIDE, NE8 2GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2GU

NORTH SIDE, NE8 2GU, Gateshead has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.18 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2GU 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 2GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2GU, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE8 2GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelso Place with total crimes: 5
  • Autumn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • North West Side with total crimes: 4

NORTH SIDE, NE8 2GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.22133.33%
Public order24.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.22-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-50.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.98-14.29%
Burglary43.73300.00%
Other theft32.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.58-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.730.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.9111.11%
Anti-social behaviour86.22700.00%
Public order44.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.60100.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11300.00%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.820.00%
Vehicle crime43.73300.00%
Other theft32.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.090.00%
Public order23.73-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.730.00%
Public order42.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-85.71%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.44-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.98250.00%
Vehicle crime34.3650.00%
Theft from the person11.870.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.310.00%
Public order46.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kelso Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Autumn Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. North West Side
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Northumberland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Amberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spring Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tyne View Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valentine Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Michaelmas Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Staithes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cormorant Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Seymour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1