NE8 2YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 2YL

NE8 2YL, Gateshead has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population. This NE8 2YL 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 2YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 2YL, encompassing approximately 4183 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE8 2YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Renwick Court with total crimes: 7

NE8 2YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.63-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson74.54250.00%
Burglary61.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4366.67%
Vehicle crime51.20400.00%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Other theft30.72-57.14%
Public order30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.524.55%
Other theft75.500.00%
Public order31.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-40.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In July 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 offences2213.86-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.2680.00%
Other theft72.15-22.22%
Public order61.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43-50.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In June 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 offences2515.7892.31%
Anti-social behaviour105.9811.11%
Other theft92.3980.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1566.67%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Public order40.9633.33%
Other crime30.96-25.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 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 offences1310.52-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1150.00%
Other theft52.15-37.50%
Other crime41.20100.00%
Vehicle crime40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.955.26%
Other theft84.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Drugs30.72-40.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.1072.73%
Anti-social behaviour124.5471.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.870.00%
Other theft51.43150.00%
Drugs51.20400.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.61-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6750.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5440.00%
Public order51.67400.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.54-16.67%
Other theft41.20-50.00%
Public order10.96-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.67-20.83%
Other theft84.5460.00%
Burglary71.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-50.00%
Public order51.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In October 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 offences2415.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.740.00%
Other theft52.870.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202422
June 202425
May 202413
April 202420
March 202419
February 202411
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B601
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bensham Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 3. Renwick Court
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Morris Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Queens Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heritage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Derwentwater Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Ridsdale Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Miller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jubilee Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Arkle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sandown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kempton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Berners-Lee Road
    Total1
    Public order1