Gateshead Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 202,760, Gateshead recorded 2,171 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 33.7% higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a significant deviation from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.7% of all reported incidents (709 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.0%, 500 cases) and criminal damage and arson (9.3%, 202 cases). These patterns align with Gateshead’s urban character, where high-density residential areas and commercial hubs may contribute to persistent issues in these categories. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week in September, likely exacerbate anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related incidents. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (709 vs 716 total property crimes) suggests a combination of social dynamics, with public order and anti-social behaviour often overlapping with violent incidents. While the overall rate is elevated, specific categories like drug-related crimes (0.1 per 1,000) are lower than the UK average, indicating areas where local interventions may have had an impact.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime increasing by 20.0% (120 to 144 cases) and drugs-related offences rising by 20.8% (24 to 29 cases). These increases may be linked to seasonal transitions, such as the return of students and increased traffic in urban centres. Conversely, bicycle theft fell sharply by 63.6% (from 11 to 4 cases), potentially reflecting heightened awareness or improved security measures during the academic term. Anti-social behaviour remained high, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—87% above the UK average—suggesting ongoing challenges in managing community tensions. The violent crime category, at 3.5 per 1,000, was 28% above the UK average, underscoring a need for targeted interventions in areas with concentrated incidents. Burglary decreased by 36.0% (from 111 to 71 cases), a drop that could indicate improved home security practices or temporary reductions in opportunity due to seasonal patterns. Residents may find the 6.6% increase in shoplifting (144 cases) particularly relevant, as this aligns with retail activity during the post-summer period.

The crime rate in Gateshead for September 2023 (10.7 per 1,000) marked a 3.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.2 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline. This monthly exposure translates to approximately one reported crime for every 93 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 72 crimes per day, a local metric that does not directly compare to national averages but offers insight into the frequency of incidents within Gateshead’s jurisdiction. When scaled to the area’s population of 202,760, the 10.7 per 1,000 rate suggests that crime remains a persistent concern, particularly when compared to the UK average. While some categories like burglary and robbery showed reductions, the overall rate remains significantly elevated, reflecting broader systemic challenges. The contrast with the UK average is stark, with Gateshead’s violent crime rate being 28% higher and anti-social behaviour 87% higher, underscoring the need for tailored strategies to address local conditions. These comparisons highlight the importance of both local and national data in understanding the unique crime profile of Gateshead.