Crime Rate in Gateshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gateshead

The total recorded crimes in Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 1,948 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gateshead crime rate of 9.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (635) incidents (5.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (332) incidents (9.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (218) incidents (26.74% increase)
Gateshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Trafford with total crimes: 21
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 19

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridges (248 crimes), and the safest, Crawcrook and Greenside (23 crimes), is 225 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Gateshead.

Similarly, the area of Gateshead Town (212 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh (25 crimes), with a difference of 187 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gateshead.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridges248
Whickham North136
Blaydon129
Deckham111
Felling109

Safest Wards:

Whickham South and Sunniside57
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41
Low Fell37
Winlaton and High Spen30
Crawcrook and Greenside23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gateshead Town212
Swalwell149
Pelaw, Felling Shore & Bill Quay105
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton103
Heworth97

Safest Areas:

Low Fell West37
Low Fell East36
Dunston Hill35
Crawcrook & Greenside30
Rowlands Gill & Lockhaugh25

Gateshead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gateshead has recorded 1,948 crimes with crime rate of 9.93 ranking 81th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside1,941 525,348 523,831 5
South Tyneside1,618 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland3,127 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne3,996 152,430 149,901 1

Gateshead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (622 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (242 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 562 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 291 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (625 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (305 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (624 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (355 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (567 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (358 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (619 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (434 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 709 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 476 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2028 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 184.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025178
April 2025168
March 2025170
February 2025174
January 2025157
December 2024201
November 2024189
October 2024214
September 2024184
August 2024182
July 2024211

A total of 1320 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 2025108
March 2025116
February 202591
January 2025122
December 2024145
November 2024131
October 2024111
September 2024113
August 2024127
July 2024137

A total of 515 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202545
March 202552
February 202540
January 202564
December 202440
November 202457
October 202452
September 202431
August 202431
July 202449

A total of 163 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202526
March 20258
February 202512
January 202511
December 202417
November 202417
October 202418
September 20247
August 202411
July 202417

A total of 922 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202566
March 202552
February 202561
January 202580
December 202488
November 2024106
October 202484
September 2024107
August 202497
July 2024110

A total of 125 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 202415
September 202415
August 20248
July 202412

A total of 202 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202523
March 202519
February 202516
January 202520
December 202422
November 202412
October 202425
September 202425
August 202412
July 202415

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 1618 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 147.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025180
April 2025145
March 2025160
February 2025127
January 2025150
December 2024101
November 2024151
October 2024143
September 2024152
August 2024145
July 2024164

A total of 921 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202564
March 202581
February 202572
January 202589
December 2024101
November 2024107
October 202499
September 202478
August 202480
July 202485

A total of 499 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202548
February 202543
January 202538
December 202445
November 202440
October 202460
September 202449
August 202456
July 202450

A total of 2118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 192.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025218
April 2025172
March 2025192
February 2025169
January 2025174
December 2024196
November 2024218
October 2024171
September 2024203
August 2024202
July 2024203

A total of 3671 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 333.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025332
April 2025304
March 2025320
February 2025254
January 2025242
December 2024291
November 2024305
October 2024355
September 2024358
August 2024434
July 2024476

A total of 6729 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 611.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 709 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025635
April 2025603
March 2025632
February 2025531
January 2025622
December 2024562
November 2024625
October 2024624
September 2024567
August 2024619
July 2024709

High Crime Locations Gateshead in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
2. Trafford (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
3. Charles Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
5. Beaconsfield Terrace (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
6. Waverley Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2

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