NE8 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 4QP

NE8 4QP, Gateshead has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This NE8 4QP 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 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 4QP, encompassing approximately 7416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

NE8 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartmel Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Westfield Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Brunel Street with total crimes: 4

NE8 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.52-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour114.45-31.25%
Burglary81.48166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.0816.67%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Other crime40.54-20.00%
Public order40.5433.33%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft20.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour164.72-11.11%
Other theft62.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-45.45%
Other crime50.8166.67%
Vehicle crime40.67-20.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Public order30.40-25.00%
Drugs20.40-71.43%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.352.56%
Anti-social behaviour185.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.43266.67%
Drugs71.4875.00%
Vehicle crime50.94-16.67%
Other theft50.67-16.67%
Public order40.67-50.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.465.41%
Anti-social behaviour155.26-16.67%
Public order82.02100.00%
Vehicle crime61.080.00%
Other theft60.810.00%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-57.14%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.9419.35%
Anti-social behaviour184.99-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4316.67%
Other theft60.9420.00%
Vehicle crime60.8120.00%
Burglary50.81400.00%
Drugs50.670.00%
Public order40.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Other crime30.4050.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.066.90%
Anti-social behaviour204.1842.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.7020.00%
Other theft50.81-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.67-44.44%
Drugs50.67-37.50%
Public order40.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.60-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour143.9127.27%
Vehicle crime91.89125.00%
Other theft81.21100.00%
Drugs81.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Public order40.67-20.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.1154.55%
Anti-social behaviour114.58-38.89%
Public order51.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.67100.00%
Drugs40.54-50.00%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8429.41%
Anti-social behaviour182.97125.00%
Drugs82.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0860.00%
Public order61.08200.00%
Other theft60.8150.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.07-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour82.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.08500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-28.57%
Other theft40.6733.33%
Public order20.54-71.43%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 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 offences248.90-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour123.249.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.62133.33%
Public order70.9475.00%
Burglary50.9466.67%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Drugs30.4050.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-85.71%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.640.00%
Vehicle crime71.480.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 202440
June 202439
May 202437
April 202431
March 202429
February 202434
January 202422
December 202317
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

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 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

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 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202415
May 202418
April 202420
March 202414
February 202411
January 202418
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 4QP 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. Westfield Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Saltwell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Felton Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fern Dene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Westminster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Miller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Berners-Lee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Macadam Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Telford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Faraday Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Barry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1