WESTMINSTER STREET, NE8 4QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 4QH

WESTMINSTER STREET, NE8 4QH, Gateshead has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This NE8 4QH 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 4QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 4QH, encompassing approximately 7775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NE8 4QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • B601 with total crimes: 8
  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Westfield Terrace with total crimes: 5

WESTMINSTER STREET, NE8 4QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.000.00%
Burglary73.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.90-50.00%
Public order50.9066.67%
Other theft50.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Other crime30.39-40.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
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 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.60-17.65%
Other theft101.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-50.00%
Other crime50.6466.67%
Vehicle crime40.64-33.33%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Public order30.39-57.14%
Drugs20.39-75.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.5021.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.19900.00%
Drugs81.29100.00%
Other theft71.03-46.15%
Public order70.90-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.900.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.572.94%
Anti-social behaviour144.50-12.50%
Other theft131.8044.44%
Public order91.67125.00%
Vehicle crime61.160.00%
Drugs40.77-20.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.703.03%
Anti-social behaviour164.37-23.81%
Other theft92.06-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime60.770.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Burglary40.51300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5150.00%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.836.45%
Anti-social behaviour214.2423.53%
Other theft112.7037.50%
Vehicle crime61.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Drugs50.64-37.50%
Public order40.64-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.09-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour173.9941.67%
Vehicle crime92.19200.00%
Other theft81.16100.00%
Drugs81.03100.00%
Public order51.03-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-16.67%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.39200.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.9023.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.12-36.84%
Public order71.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-33.33%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Drugs40.51-50.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.3950.00%
Other crime30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.2923.81%
Anti-social behaviour193.3490.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.44125.00%
Drugs81.160.00%
Public order61.03100.00%
Other theft50.7725.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.695.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime61.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Other theft40.51-33.33%
Public order30.51-62.50%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.5720.00%
Public order81.54100.00%
Burglary61.0350.00%
Other theft60.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.860.00%
Vehicle crime61.290.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
July 202435
June 202435
May 202434
April 202433
March 202431
February 202432
January 202426
December 202321
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 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 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
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 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202417
June 202414
May 202416
April 202421
March 202417
February 202412
January 202419
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
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 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 4QH 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. Westfield Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Kelvin Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rayleigh Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maxwell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fern Dene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Grasmere Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. Saltwell View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Brinkburn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1