VICTORIA ROAD, NE8 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2SZ

VICTORIA ROAD, NE8 2SZ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.42 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2SZ, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NE8 2SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Renwick Court with total crimes: 7
  • Kelso Place with total crimes: 5

VICTORIA ROAD, NE8 2SZ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime51.72400.00%
Shoplifting31.72200.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Other theft31.03-50.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1510.990.00%
Other theft65.15-14.29%
Public order42.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Burglary11.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1575.00%
Other theft72.4040.00%
Burglary32.4050.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-70.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.8766.67%
Other theft53.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other crime20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%

In May 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 offences1012.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Other crime41.370.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Other theft31.37-40.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.90-7.69%
Other theft54.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-88.89%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.67116.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09-50.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-25.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6712.50%
Public order63.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.24-38.46%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Public order52.06150.00%
Burglary11.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.67-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson54.4666.67%
Other theft41.72100.00%
Burglary41.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.03-60.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.520.00%
Vehicle crime52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415
June 202420
May 202410
April 202412
March 202413
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 202319

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 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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
January 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B601
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Renwick Court
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kelso Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wooler Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Angus Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northumberland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morris Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ropery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Queens Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heritage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Amberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tyne View Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Arkle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1