NE8 2UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2UP

NE8 2UP, Gateshead has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.48 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2UP 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 2UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2UP, encompassing approximately 4973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

NE8 2UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Place with total crimes: 10
  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7

NE8 2UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.484.17%
Anti-social behaviour105.0311.11%
Public order92.0128.57%
Other theft81.81-11.11%
Shoplifting81.61100.00%
Burglary51.6166.67%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.87-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.83-43.75%
Other theft91.81-18.18%
Public order71.810.00%
Shoplifting41.41-55.56%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.10-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.2314.29%
Other theft113.22-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.21400.00%
Shoplifting92.0112.50%
Public order71.8116.67%
Drugs41.41100.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.6957.89%
Anti-social behaviour146.037.69%
Other theft122.8233.33%
Shoplifting82.41-57.89%
Public order61.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.70-34.48%
Shoplifting193.8235.71%
Anti-social behaviour133.8218.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.6166.67%
Other theft92.01-18.18%
Public order81.81100.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.4926.09%
Shoplifting145.8327.27%
Other theft112.82120.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.21-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson62.210.00%
Vehicle crime51.21400.00%
Public order41.01-33.33%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.4927.78%
Anti-social behaviour214.6275.00%
Shoplifting114.22-8.33%
Public order62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
Other theft51.21-16.67%
Other crime31.0150.00%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-33.33%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.08-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.6233.33%
Shoplifting122.4150.00%
Other theft62.41500.00%
Public order61.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-33.33%
Burglary41.21100.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.674.76%
Criminal damage and arson94.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.81-25.00%
Shoplifting81.81166.67%
Public order71.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-33.33%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.220.00%
Public order72.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.41100.00%
Other theft41.21-33.33%
Shoplifting30.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.83-25.00%
Public order82.4114.29%
Shoplifting71.6116.67%
Other theft61.4120.00%
Burglary41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.02-5.88%
Public order73.2240.00%
Shoplifting61.41500.00%
Other theft51.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.030.00%
Other theft73.420.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
July 202426
June 202430
May 202419
April 202429
March 202423
February 202418
January 202422
December 202321
November 202324
October 202320
September 202330

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202416
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 202421
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 202419
April 202414
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rectory Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. B601
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bensham Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 4. Overhill Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coatsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Villa Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Windmill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. School Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. The Mill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sedgewick Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Claremont Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Poplar Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hillfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Claremont Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Miller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1