FORGE ROAD, NE8 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2RB

FORGE ROAD, NE8 2RB, Gateshead has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.47 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2RB, encompassing approximately 322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE8 2RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

FORGE ROAD, NE8 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour543.47-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences515.53-16.67%
Public order315.530.00%
Other crime19.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour849.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences624.8450.00%
Shoplifting218.63100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences443.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour412.42-50.00%
Theft from the person112.420.00%
Robbery13.110.00%
Shoplifting13.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%
Public order13.110.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour852.7960.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.840.00%
Shoplifting39.3250.00%
Vehicle crime29.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour546.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.53-40.00%
Shoplifting29.320.00%
Possession of weapons16.210.00%
Vehicle crime13.11-50.00%
Drugs13.110.00%
Public order13.110.00%
Other theft13.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences540.3766.67%
Vehicle crime215.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.21-71.43%
Other crime16.210.00%
Public order13.110.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour734.1640.00%
Violence and sexual offences321.7450.00%
Public order19.32-66.67%

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 behaviour540.3766.67%
Public order315.53-25.00%
Shoplifting39.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.320.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order446.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour312.42200.00%
Other theft29.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.210.00%
Other crime26.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.21-60.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order646.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences518.6325.00%
Other theft315.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences440.37-50.00%
Shoplifting212.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft16.210.00%
Other crime13.110.00%
Burglary13.110.00%
Vehicle crime13.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences862.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour424.8433.33%
Vehicle crime412.420.00%
Bicycle theft112.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%
Other theft13.110.00%
Shoplifting13.11-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences752.790.00%
Shoplifting521.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.530.00%
Other crime19.320.00%
Other theft13.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kent Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Horsley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Murray Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pentland Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ringlet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ropery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1