NE8 2RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2RF

NE8 2RF, Gateshead has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2RF 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 2RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2RF, encompassing approximately 1633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE8 2RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelso Place with total crimes: 5
  • Seymour Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

NE8 2RF 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0887.50%
Anti-social behaviour39.18-40.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.41-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.90-16.67%
Shoplifting23.06100.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.98-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.67100.00%
Burglary42.45300.00%
Other theft32.450.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.69-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.12-33.33%
Shoplifting33.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1725.7188.89%
Anti-social behaviour910.41350.00%
Public order55.51400.00%
Shoplifting23.060.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.02-10.00%
Vehicle crime35.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1811.11%
Criminal damage and arson26.12100.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.4728.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.450.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Other theft21.22-60.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.300.00%
Other theft54.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.06300.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.41-12.50%
Public order34.290.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.900.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.84-50.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-77.78%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.35800.00%
Vehicle crime65.51200.00%
Shoplifting13.67-80.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.810.00%
Shoplifting59.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.060.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202417
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kelso Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ropery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heritage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Amberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spring Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyne View Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Valentine Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Michaelmas Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Staithes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cormorant Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seymour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1