NE8 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2HS

NE8 2HS, Gateshead has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.48 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2HS 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 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2HS, encompassing approximately 3516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE8 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolseley Close with total crimes: 9
  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Renwick Court with total crimes: 7

NE8 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.48-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour114.2783.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.13150.00%
Shoplifting62.84100.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Burglary41.42100.00%
Other theft41.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.799.52%
Other theft76.54-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.99-53.85%
Public order51.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-63.64%
Shoplifting31.14-57.14%
Burglary20.85-60.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.978.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.7057.14%
Other theft103.1311.11%
Shoplifting72.840.00%
Burglary51.99150.00%
Drugs31.42200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.97-14.29%
Other theft93.4128.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.5616.67%
Shoplifting71.9916.67%
Public order41.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.98-33.33%
Other theft73.98-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.9920.00%
Shoplifting61.710.00%
Public order51.71400.00%
Other crime31.420.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.4923.53%
Other theft95.97350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.56-50.00%
Shoplifting61.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-44.44%
Other crime31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.21-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour144.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.9812.50%
Drugs32.56200.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Shoplifting30.85-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.06-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour126.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.4160.00%
Shoplifting52.27150.00%
Burglary41.42100.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Public order10.57-83.33%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.7880.00%
Public order67.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7166.67%
Other theft41.42-20.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.24-11.76%
Other theft54.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Public order30.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-66.67%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.5013.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.83-25.00%
Public order62.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-33.33%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Other theft41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.22-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.41100.00%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order30.85-62.50%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.050.00%
Public order810.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202421
June 202421
May 202414
April 202421
March 202417
February 202422
January 202427
December 202315
November 202317
October 202315
September 202336

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202413
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247
March 202414
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wolseley Close
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. B601
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Renwick Court
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kelso Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Autumn Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Wooler Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. School Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Angus Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Northumberland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Morris Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Queens Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Heritage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Amberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tyne View Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Rose Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1