ESK STREET, NE9 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE9 5NJ

ESK STREET, NE9 5NJ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This NE9 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE9 5NJ, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

NE9 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windy Nook Road with total crimes: 5
  • Gainsborough Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Windy Ridge Villas with total crimes: 3

ESK STREET, NE9 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.5363.64%
Anti-social behaviour67.7750.00%
Public order42.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-87.50%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.67-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson84.75166.67%
Public order53.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.16-42.86%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.005.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.06-12.50%
Other theft43.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-62.50%
Public order31.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.84-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour88.63166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.45100.00%
Public order63.4520.00%
Other theft12.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.7326.09%
Public order512.51-16.67%
Shoplifting52.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.864.55%
Anti-social behaviour79.9240.00%
Shoplifting73.02-12.50%
Public order63.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.00-15.38%
Shoplifting89.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4540.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-28.57%
Other theft32.160.00%
Public order21.29-60.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.3036.84%
Anti-social behaviour711.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0225.00%
Public order52.1666.67%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.985.56%
Shoplifting68.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-42.86%
Public order31.7350.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.57-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour77.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0216.67%
Shoplifting63.0220.00%
Burglary32.5950.00%
Public order21.29-75.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.4721.05%
Anti-social behaviour149.92133.33%
Public order86.04166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.450.00%
Shoplifting52.5925.00%
Other crime32.160.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

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 offences1919.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.590.00%
Shoplifting42.590.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202421
June 202420
May 202429
April 202423
March 202422
February 202426
January 202419
December 202318
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windy Nook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Gainsborough Crescent
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windy Ridge Villas
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Iona Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tribune Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Appian Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brownsea Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crossway
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Romney Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Carr Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Raeburn Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Atholl Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Brettanby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Robert Owen Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Alban'S Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hodkin Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fosse Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1