NE8 4QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 4QF

NE8 4QF, Gateshead has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This NE8 4QF 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 4QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 4QF, encompassing approximately 7562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

NE8 4QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartmel Grove with total crimes: 16
  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7

NE8 4QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.2425.81%
Burglary85.16166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.06-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9320.00%
Other theft50.79-44.44%
Public order50.6666.67%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Other crime40.53-20.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.18-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour124.10-20.00%
Other theft91.5912.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-54.55%
Other crime50.6666.67%
Vehicle crime40.66-20.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Public order30.40-57.14%
Drugs20.40-75.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.8813.89%
Anti-social behaviour155.4215.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.981000.00%
Drugs81.45100.00%
Other theft81.06-33.33%
Public order71.0640.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-16.67%
Other crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.76-18.75%
Other theft121.7250.00%
Vehicle crime61.590.00%
Public order50.7925.00%
Drugs40.66-20.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.435.88%
Anti-social behaviour164.76-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.1214.29%
Other theft81.06-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Burglary50.79400.00%
Drugs50.6625.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.9013.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.5028.57%
Other theft112.3822.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.450.00%
Vehicle crime60.93-33.33%
Public order40.79-20.00%
Drugs40.53-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.90-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour143.9716.67%
Other theft91.8580.00%
Vehicle crime91.19125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.190.00%
Public order50.93-37.50%
Drugs50.6625.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Possession of weapons30.53200.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.9847.83%
Anti-social behaviour124.50-29.41%
Public order81.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.06-22.22%
Other theft50.9325.00%
Burglary40.66300.00%
Vehicle crime40.53100.00%
Drugs40.53-50.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.6515.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.04112.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.2580.00%
Drugs81.190.00%
Public order61.06100.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.48-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour82.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.06500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-16.67%
Other theft40.66-33.33%
Public order30.53-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.65-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.5733.33%
Public order91.59125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1950.00%
Other theft60.7920.00%
Burglary40.79-20.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Public order40.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202441
June 202436
May 202436
April 202434
March 202430
February 202434
January 202423
December 202320
November 202327
October 202330

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20241
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202415
June 202413
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 202412
January 202417
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 4QF 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. B601
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bensham Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 4. Westfield Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Kelvin Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rayleigh Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maxwell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fern Dene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Westminster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Miller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Berners-Lee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Macadam Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Telford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Faraday Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Barry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Brinkburn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1