Ward · GatesheadUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Birtley
Street-level crime hotspots for Birtley ward in Gateshead.
Crime Rate
69.2
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#9
of 22 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+2033.3%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
7 On or near Parking Area
Anti-social behaviour: 5 Burglary: 2
2
4 On or near Portmeads Rise
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Burglary: 1 Other crime: 1
3
3 On or near Surrey Terrace
Violence and sexual offences: 3
4
3 On or near Church Street
Public order: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
2 On or near Orchard Close
Burglary: 2
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →