Crime Rate in Gateshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gateshead

The total recorded crimes in Gateshead, UK in February 2026 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gateshead crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gateshead, encompassing approximately 196,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-97.98% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-97.01% decrease)
Gateshead Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beaufront Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Shelley Drive with total crimes: 1

Gateshead Police Info:

Northumbria Police

How safe is Gateshead?

To understand the safety of Gateshead, we need to analyze Gateshead crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Gateshead has recorded 25,429 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 129.64 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 57 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 25,148 crimes with a crime rate of 128.21, ranking it 50 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Tyne and Wear:

    • In 2024, Gateshead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tyne and Wear average, with 25429 crimes compared to 32886.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Gateshead had fewer crimes than the Tyne and Wear average, with 25,148 crimes compared to 31,820. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Gateshead is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Tyne and Wear, Gateshead has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gateshead Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Gateshead has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 311th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2024, the total Gateshead crimes were 25,429. The crime rate of Gateshead in 2024 was 129.64 (year) or 10.80 (month) ranking it 57 danzarous in the UK. Gateshead ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gateshead were around 25,148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.21 (year) or 10.68 (month) ranking 50 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Tyne and Wear, Gateshead ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Gateshead

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside2 525,348 523,831 5
South Tyneside4 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland11 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne7 152,430 149,901 1

Gateshead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (247 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 528 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 256 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (576 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (684 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (353 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (558 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (308 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (589 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (396 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 696 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 359 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (626 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (340 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (635 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (332 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (603 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (304 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (632 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (320 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 531 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 254 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6796 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 522.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 696 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 2026134
December 2025528
November 2025576
October 2025684
September 2025558
August 2025589
July 2025696
June 2025626
May 2025635
April 2025603
March 2025632
February 2025531

A total of 3766 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 289.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 396 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 2026247
December 2025256
November 2025292
October 2025353
September 2025308
August 2025396
July 2025359
June 2025340
May 2025332
April 2025304
March 2025320
February 2025254

A total of 709 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202580
November 202573
October 202594
September 202581
August 202590
July 202543
June 202567
May 202539
April 202531
March 202548
February 202543

A total of 1686 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 140.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 2025111
November 2025106
October 2025160
September 2025140
August 2025158
July 2025171
June 2025193
May 2025180
April 2025145
March 2025160
February 2025127

A total of 533 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202532
November 202541
October 202549
September 202542
August 202552
July 202565
June 202548
May 202554
April 202545
March 202552
February 202540

A total of 2010 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 167.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 2025164
November 2025181
October 2025202
September 2025178
August 2025192
July 2025193
June 2025173
May 2025178
April 2025168
March 2025170
February 2025174

A total of 265 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202531
November 202543
October 202527
September 202515
August 202532
July 202525
June 202523
May 202519
April 202526
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 2171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 180.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202636
December 2025249
November 2025210
October 2025178
September 2025181
August 2025219
July 2025172
June 2025175
May 2025218
April 2025172
March 2025192
February 2025169

A total of 111 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202515
November 20256
October 20258
September 202510
August 20255
July 20257
June 202510
May 202515
April 20258
March 202514
February 202512

A total of 915 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202627
December 202592
November 2025120
October 202595
September 2025106
August 202596
July 202574
June 202555
May 202571
April 202566
March 202552
February 202561

A total of 192 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202518
November 202516
October 202514
September 202515
August 202520
July 202517
June 202518
May 202513
April 202523
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 842 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202564
November 202565
October 202584
September 202590
August 202578
July 202574
June 202590
May 202565
April 202564
March 202581
February 202572

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20258
November 20251
October 202514
September 20257
August 20256
July 20254
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 1295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 2025134
November 2025134
October 2025116
September 2025111
August 2025120
July 2025123
June 202597
May 2025119
April 2025108
March 2025116
February 202591

High Crime Locations Gateshead in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gateshead postcode area is presented below.

1. Beaufront Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shelley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Picktree Lodge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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