NE8 2UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2UR

NE8 2UR, Gateshead has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2UR 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 2UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2UR, encompassing approximately 5120 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE8 2UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Place with total crimes: 10
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Overhill Terrace with total crimes: 6

NE8 2UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.06-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6918.18%
Public order72.540.00%
Shoplifting61.3750.00%
Other theft51.17-16.67%
Burglary50.9866.67%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.50-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour114.88-35.29%
Public order72.150.00%
Other theft61.37-25.00%
Shoplifting41.17-50.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.97-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour175.0841.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.32400.00%
Shoplifting81.9533.33%
Other theft81.560.00%
Public order71.560.00%
Drugs41.37100.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.2661.11%
Anti-social behaviour125.660.00%
Other theft82.3414.29%
Public order71.56-12.50%
Shoplifting61.37-68.42%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-80.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.3835.71%
Violence and sexual offences183.71-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour123.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.34100.00%
Public order81.95100.00%
Other theft71.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 offences2916.2126.09%
Shoplifting145.6627.27%
Anti-social behaviour122.73-25.00%
Other theft82.3460.00%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-16.67%
Public order40.98-20.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.8221.05%
Anti-social behaviour164.4960.00%
Shoplifting113.12-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Public order51.17-16.67%
Other theft50.98-16.67%
Other crime30.9850.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.45-9.52%
Shoplifting123.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.3425.00%
Other theft61.95200.00%
Public order61.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-33.33%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.1050.00%
Shoplifting81.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.56-33.33%
Public order61.56-14.29%
Other theft21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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 offences2111.52-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour124.100.00%
Public order72.34-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.37100.00%
Other theft51.17-16.67%
Shoplifting30.98-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences2214.0629.41%
Anti-social behaviour124.30-25.00%
Public order82.340.00%
Shoplifting71.5640.00%
Other theft61.3750.00%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
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 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.50-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour163.32-5.88%
Public order83.1260.00%
Shoplifting51.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Other theft40.78-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
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 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.660.00%
Other theft73.320.00%
Public order51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202426
June 202429
May 202418
April 202429
March 202423
February 202419
January 202421
December 202321
November 202322
October 202317
September 202329

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202416
February 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
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 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202419
April 202414
March 202411
February 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
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 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

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 2UR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rectory Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bensham Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 3. Overhill Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coatsworth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Villa Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Windmill Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Affleck Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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