NE8 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 4AF

NE8 4AF, Gateshead has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.41 per 1,000 population. This NE8 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 4AF, encompassing approximately 2050 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

NE8 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartmel Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Brunel Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wetherby Grove with total crimes: 4

NE8 4AF 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 offences1923.4146.15%
Criminal damage and arson79.27600.00%
Burglary63.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9350.00%
Vehicle crime42.93100.00%
Other crime31.950.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.66-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour46.3433.33%
Other crime31.95200.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-90.91%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.9272.73%
Criminal damage and arson119.271000.00%
Public order45.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.680.00%
Public order35.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-50.00%
Drugs20.98-50.00%
Other crime10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.9710.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-55.56%
Public order41.950.00%
Drugs41.95300.00%
Other theft41.950.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Other crime31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Theft from the person11.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.88350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.390.00%
Other crime41.950.00%
Other theft41.95-55.56%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.0036.36%
Other theft97.32350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3933.33%
Drugs31.95-80.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1518.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.3222.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.37-40.00%
Public order21.46-50.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.140.00%
Other theft54.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.44150.00%
Public order42.440.00%
Drugs31.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.68-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour54.3966.67%
Other theft32.44-40.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.98-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.5640.00%
Burglary66.8320.00%
Other theft52.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-25.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.000.00%
Vehicle crime64.880.00%
Drugs62.930.00%
Other theft52.930.00%
Burglary52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.440.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202415
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202411
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 202415
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cartmel Grove
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Wetherby Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fontwell Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Rayleigh Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maxwell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Arkle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sandown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kempton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. York Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Berners-Lee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Macadam Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Telford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Barry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harrison Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1