January 2026 Source: Police.uk
NE40 Crime Intelligence Report
NE40 recorded 29 crimes in January 2026, equating to a crime rate of 1.92 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 62.3% compared to the previous month.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: January 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
29trending_down -62.3% vs last month
Crime Rate
1.92per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
595
Within NE40 district
Gateshead
15,135
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Balgonie Cottages Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| Elvaston Road Map | total: 2 Other crime: 2 | 2 |
| Whernside Walk Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| Grange Crescent Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Bicycle theft: 1 | 2 |
| Eden Dale Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Ash Grove Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Lane Head Map | total: 1 Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
| Primrose Gardens Map | total: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| Hexham Old Road Map | total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| Inleborough Drive Map | total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown
January 2026Anti-social Behaviour
16
55.2%
Violence & Sexual Offences
4
13.8%
Other Crime
2
6.9%
Other Theft
2
6.9%
Shoplifting
1
3.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
1
3.4%
Bicycle Theft
1
3.4%
Public Order
1
3.4%
Burglary
1
3.4%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -62.3%
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