JOHNSON STREET, NE8 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2PJ

JOHNSON STREET, NE8 2PJ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2PJ, encompassing approximately 2870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE8 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolseley Close with total crimes: 9
  • Kelso Place with total crimes: 5
  • Autumn Drive with total crimes: 4

JOHNSON STREET, NE8 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.63-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.48100.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.18-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-57.14%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.93-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.8816.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.44-36.36%
Burglary42.44300.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.27-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.8320.00%
Other crime22.09-50.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1515.68-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour125.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1825.00%
Public order51.74150.00%
Other crime41.7433.33%
Robbery11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5430.77%
Criminal damage and arson45.92-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1518.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-60.00%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.24-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4875.00%
Burglary32.44200.00%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.6336.36%
Public order65.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.75-15.38%
Public order53.8366.67%
Other theft41.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.19-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson44.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-66.67%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-50.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.63-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour125.57200.00%
Vehicle crime64.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.370.00%
Public order59.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415
April 202417
March 202413
February 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202316
September 202326

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wolseley Close
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kelso Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Autumn Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. North West Side
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wooler Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Angus Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northumberland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morris Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ropery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Queens Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Heritage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Amberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Spring Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tyne View Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1