What is the crime rate in NE8?

As of February 2026, NE8 has a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 residents, based on 2 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in NE8?

The most common crime type in NE8 is Violence and sexual offences with 2 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 100.0% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in NE8?

As of February 2026, NE8 has a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 residents, based on 2 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in NE8?

The most common crime type in NE8 is Violence and sexual offences with 2 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 100.0% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

NE8 Crime Intelligence Report

NE8 recorded 2 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 98.4% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 99.5% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

trending_down -98.4% vs last month

Crime Rate

0.06per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,285

Within NE8 district

Gateshead

31,775

Estimated population

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Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Shelley Drive Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Beaufront Gardens Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

2 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

100.0%

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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -98.4%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -99.5%

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