FONTWELL DRIVE, NE8 4YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE8 4YS

FONTWELL DRIVE, NE8 4YS, Gateshead has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.85 per 1,000 population. This NE8 4YS 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 4YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE8 4YS, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

NE8 4YS 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

FONTWELL DRIVE, NE8 4YS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.8543.75%
Criminal damage and arson87.61300.00%
Burglary72.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3216.67%
Vehicle crime52.32150.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.2950.00%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Public order20.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-81.82%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.62450.00%
Public order63.64100.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.247.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Public order31.32-25.00%
Drugs30.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.63-30.00%
Drugs62.32500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9825.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Other crime41.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Theft from the person11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.90-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour103.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.31-20.00%
Other crime41.320.00%
Other theft41.32-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.54-15.00%
Other theft95.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9825.00%
Vehicle crime51.65150.00%
Burglary41.65100.00%
Drugs31.32-81.25%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.5281.82%
Drugs166.62433.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.29-33.33%
Other crime31.320.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Other theft51.6525.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Drugs31.3250.00%
Robbery10.99-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.25-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.6466.67%
Other theft41.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Burglary20.66-66.67%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

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 offences1412.5716.67%
Burglary64.6320.00%
Other theft51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-40.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.880.00%
Vehicle crime63.970.00%
Drugs61.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Burglary51.650.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202420
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 202417
February 202420
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202411
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 202416
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE8 4YS 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. Whitworth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hedley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kelvin Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rayleigh Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maxwell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Westminster Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Trevethick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Arkle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sandown Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kempton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. York Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Berners-Lee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. Harrison Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1