Ward · GatesheadUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Wardley and Leam Lane
Street-level crime hotspots for Wardley and Leam Lane ward in Gateshead.
Crime Rate
86.6
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#17
of 22 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
N/A
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
4 On or near Staindrop
Violence and sexual offences: 4
2
3 On or near Sheraton
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
3 On or near Prince George Square
Public order: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
3 On or near Chevington
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1
5
3 On or near Hazelgrove
Public order: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
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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 →