RECTORY ROAD, NE8 4RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 4RP

RECTORY ROAD, NE8 4RP, Gateshead has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This NE8 4RP 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 4RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 4RP, encompassing approximately 7080 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE8 4RP area, explore the NE8 4RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NE8 4RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Brunel Street with total crimes: 4
  • Saltwell Street with total crimes: 4

RECTORY ROAD, NE8 4RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.77-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.270.00%
Burglary60.85100.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other theft20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.31-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour153.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.12-40.00%
Other crime50.8566.67%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Public order40.560.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Drugs20.42-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.00-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.1028.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.54233.33%
Drugs71.4175.00%
Vehicle crime50.99-16.67%
Public order40.71-42.86%
Other crime30.560.00%
Other theft30.42-50.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In June 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 offences3010.597.14%
Anti-social behaviour144.24-26.32%
Public order71.9875.00%
Other theft60.9920.00%
Vehicle crime60.850.00%
Drugs40.85-20.00%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-40.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour193.955.56%
Vehicle crime62.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8566.67%
Drugs50.7166.67%
Other theft50.7166.67%
Public order40.710.00%
Burglary40.56300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.32-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.3920.00%
Vehicle crime52.54-37.50%
Public order40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Drugs30.42-50.00%
Other theft30.42-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.73-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour153.5350.00%
Vehicle crime82.12100.00%
Drugs61.1350.00%
Other theft50.8525.00%
Public order40.7133.33%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons30.42200.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.4672.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.41100.00%
Drugs40.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-33.33%
Other theft40.56-20.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0438.46%
Anti-social behaviour152.54114.29%
Drugs82.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1350.00%
Public order60.85200.00%
Other theft50.8525.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.79-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour71.84-36.36%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.06-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour112.2610.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.55100.00%
Burglary40.85100.00%
Public order40.5633.33%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.250.00%
Vehicle crime71.410.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202429
June 202430
May 202428
April 202424
March 202425
February 202431
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202323

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 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
October 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202418
June 202414
May 202419
April 202418
March 202415
February 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westfield Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brunel Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Saltwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Audouins Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rectory Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Felton Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Epworth Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelvin Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rayleigh Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maxwell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fern Dene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Westbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Grasmere Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Windermere Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitehall Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Balfour Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Westminster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Macadam Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Telford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Faraday Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Barry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Saltwell View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brinkburn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Eastbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1