NE8 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2RG

NE8 2RG, Gateshead has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.24 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2RG 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 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2RG, encompassing approximately 931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE8 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seymour Street with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

NE8 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences918.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.66-44.44%
Public order25.360.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.3180.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.66-25.00%
Shoplifting26.44100.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

In July 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 offences824.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.58-44.44%
Vehicle crime25.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%
Burglary11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime46.44100.00%
Shoplifting34.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1230.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.88350.00%
Vehicle crime29.66-50.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.44-42.86%
Public order14.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.3140.00%
Public order37.510.00%
Shoplifting33.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2250.00%
Vehicle crime13.22-50.00%
Other theft11.07-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft523.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.360.00%
Public order33.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-33.33%
Other crime12.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.2450.00%
Public order46.44300.00%
Other theft34.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime13.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.36-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Shoplifting23.22100.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%
Public order11.070.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour922.53350.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime36.440.00%
Bicycle theft13.220.00%
Shoplifting11.07-80.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.610.00%
Shoplifting59.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
September 20231

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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 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 2 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
October 20231

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

  • 1. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kent Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Horsley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ropery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Valentine Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Michaelmas Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Seymour Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clephan Street
    Total1
    Other crime1