MAFEKING STREET, NE9 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE9 5LH

MAFEKING STREET, NE9 5LH, Gateshead has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.98 per 1,000 population. This NE9 5LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE9 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE9 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE9 5LH, encompassing approximately 2878 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

NE9 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caris Street with total crimes: 5
  • Leyton Place with total crimes: 4
  • Perry Street with total crimes: 3

MAFEKING STREET, NE9 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.9810.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.7433.33%
Theft from the person31.390.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.59-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson96.9580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-16.67%
Public order31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.725.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.290.00%
Other theft52.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74400.00%
Burglary31.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5553.85%
Anti-social behaviour66.95500.00%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Burglary41.740.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.07-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson64.52-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.08-77.78%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Public order10.69-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.37-41.38%
Vehicle crime95.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1375.00%
Public order62.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-37.50%
Other theft41.740.00%
Drugs11.39-50.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.8820.83%
Anti-social behaviour810.0733.33%
Burglary42.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-20.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0866.67%
Other theft41.74100.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.8541.18%
Criminal damage and arson38.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1630.77%
Public order65.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.85-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour84.5260.00%
Public order62.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5535.71%
Criminal damage and arson66.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0825.00%
Public order31.74-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.890.00%
Public order84.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202421
June 202420
May 202413
April 202417
March 202429
February 202424
January 202424
December 202317
November 202313
October 202319
September 202314

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE9 5LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caris Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Leyton Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Perry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Valley Drive
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Raby Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindum Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brownsea Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Chiswick Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Edgware Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Deckham Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conway Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Highcliffe Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Valley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lynnholme Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Salkeld Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Baden Powell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ilford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grange Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Northway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Carr Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mayfair Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fullerton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1