Crime Rates at Montagu Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 3QN

This area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges , and the 237th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around This (NE8 3QN) in the last 12 months was 49.7 per 1,000 residents and was 82.1% lower than the Bridges average (277.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode NE8 3QN, the main crime hotspot is near Howe Street. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.