BENSHAM CRESCENT, NE8 2YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2YB

BENSHAM CRESCENT, NE8 2YB, Gateshead has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2YB 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 2YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2YB, encompassing approximately 3760 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

NE8 2YB 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

BENSHAM CRESCENT, NE8 2YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.96-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6680.00%
Shoplifting62.39100.00%
Public order51.6025.00%
Other theft41.33-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.03-8.33%
Other theft75.85-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-63.64%
Public order41.06100.00%
Burglary31.06-40.00%
Shoplifting30.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson116.3857.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.93-33.33%
Other theft102.6625.00%
Shoplifting72.660.00%
Burglary51.86150.00%
Drugs31.33200.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.4892.86%
Anti-social behaviour157.1815.38%
Other theft83.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1316.67%
Shoplifting71.8616.67%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.7262.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.4620.00%
Shoplifting61.600.00%
Public order51.600.00%
Other theft51.33-44.44%
Other crime31.33-25.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.6923.53%
Other theft95.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.39-38.46%
Shoplifting62.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-37.50%
Other crime41.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.636.25%
Anti-social behaviour134.528.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.46-11.11%
Other theft32.130.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Shoplifting30.80-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.10-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour124.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.19125.00%
Shoplifting52.39150.00%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.1035.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.120.00%
Public order51.6066.67%
Other theft41.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.06100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.640.00%
Other theft64.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-40.00%
Public order31.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.306.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.52-16.67%
Other theft52.66150.00%
Public order51.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Drugs21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202424
June 202427
May 202414
April 202421
March 202417
February 202416
January 202423
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202415
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 2YB 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. Cuthbert Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wooler Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Angus Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northumberland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Yetholm Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Morris Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Marian Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Arkle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1