22 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Gateshead
Compare crime rates across all 22 wards in Gateshead. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Bridges | 144.7 | 163 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Blaydon | 106.6 | 86 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Chowdene | 96.5 | 55 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Felling | 90.3 | 56 | chevron_right |
| 5 | High Fell | 89.1 | 115 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Wardley and Leam Lane | 86.6 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Lamesley | 85.9 | 70 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Saltwell | 82.4 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Deckham | 82.0 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 74.3 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Windy Nook and Whitehills | 72.2 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Whickham North | 71.5 | 92 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 69.9 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Birtley | 69.2 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Pelaw and Heworth | 67.2 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Dunston and Teams | 54.0 | 97 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Low Fell | 49.9 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Whickham South and Sunniside | 49.7 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 38.9 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Crawcrook and Greenside | 38.0 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Winlaton and High Spen | 36.8 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Lobley Hill and Bensham | 30.6 | 42 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Gateshead has the highest crime rate?
Bridges has the highest crime rate in Gateshead, with 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Gateshead?
Lobley Hill and Bensham has the lowest crime rate among Gateshead's wards, with 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Gateshead have?
Gateshead has 22 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.