DERWENTWATER ROAD, NE8 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2SJ

DERWENTWATER ROAD, NE8 2SJ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.75 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2SJ, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

NE8 2SJ 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

DERWENTWATER ROAD, NE8 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1215.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.57125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.67125.00%
Public order52.6766.67%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Other theft30.89-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.185.88%
Other theft75.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-55.56%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 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 offences1715.75-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour95.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.670.00%
Other theft72.080.00%
Burglary42.08100.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In June 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 offences2217.5337.50%
Anti-social behaviour126.54-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.5740.00%
Other theft72.08133.33%
Other crime32.08-25.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.75116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.860.00%
Public order51.49150.00%
Other crime41.4933.33%
Other theft31.19-50.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.3733.33%
Other theft65.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-28.57%
Other crime31.490.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 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 offences1514.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.57-12.50%
Public order42.08300.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.16-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour125.94140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5760.00%
Burglary42.38300.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Public order10.59-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.1646.67%
Public order76.5475.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Other theft41.49-33.33%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.40-11.76%
Other theft64.4620.00%
Public order41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.7813.33%
Other theft55.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-50.00%
Burglary41.4933.33%
Public order31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.970.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202422
May 202416
April 202420
March 202415
February 202420
January 202422
December 202315
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
October 20232

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 20246
March 202412
February 202412
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 2SJ 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. Autumn Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Wooler Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Angus Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northumberland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morris Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Tyne View Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rose Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1