HIGHFIELD ROAD, NE8 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 3SE

HIGHFIELD ROAD, NE8 3SE, Gateshead has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This NE8 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 3SE, encompassing approximately 4361 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE8 3SE area, explore the NE8 3SE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

NE8 3SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duncan Street with total crimes: 6
  • Severn Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Caris Street with total crimes: 5

HIGHFIELD ROAD, NE8 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.0460.00%
Public order71.83133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-40.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-50.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson105.5042.86%
Vehicle crime62.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-28.57%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.8447.37%
Anti-social behaviour76.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-25.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.32-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.36100.00%
Vehicle crime42.2933.33%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.0131.58%
Anti-social behaviour55.73-54.55%
Other theft41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.92-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.36-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.52166.67%
Other theft51.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.15300.00%
Burglary20.92-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.5927.27%
Anti-social behaviour126.4250.00%
Other theft72.75-12.50%
Burglary61.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-40.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Public order20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.15-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.0460.00%
Other theft81.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Burglary41.15300.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.2411.54%
Other theft56.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.7885.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.96-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-16.67%
Other theft41.15300.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.71-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson83.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.83-53.85%
Public order31.3850.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.38107.14%
Anti-social behaviour136.6562.50%
Public order22.98-66.67%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.210.00%
Vehicle crime71.830.00%
Public order61.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202428
June 202419
May 202425
April 202419
March 202428
February 202422
January 202429
December 202326
November 202314
October 202329
September 202314

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 3SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duncan Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Severn Gardens
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Caris Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Leyton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Milvain Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Durham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chiswick Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Edgware Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Deckham Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conway Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Ellison Villas
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Highcliffe Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Howe Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ilford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grange Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mayfair Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Split Crow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fullerton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burney Villas
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Milvain Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cromwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lumley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Nile Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Moore Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Humber Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1