Crime Rate in Birtley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birtley

The total recorded crimes in Birtley, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birtley crime rate of 5.14 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 Birtley, encompassing approximately 14,003 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Birtley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaconsfield Terrace with total crimes: 17
  • York Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Birtley?

To understand the safety of Birtley, we need to analyze Birtley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Birtley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 980 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birtley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Birtley had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 876 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birtley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Birtley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Birtley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Birtley has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Birtley crimes were 980. The crime rate of Birtley in 2024 was 69.98 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birtley were around 876 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.56 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birtley)CrimesRank (Birtley)CrimesRank (Birtley)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella90 10826 17834 16
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Birtley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202527
February 202521
January 202529
December 202424
November 202433
October 202425
September 202413
August 202424
July 202433
June 202470
May 202425

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 202419
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202511
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 202418
August 202420
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 202515
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Birtley in May 2025

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

1. Beaconsfield Terrace (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. York Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Portobello Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pine Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Athlone Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Scafell (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Bertram Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. South View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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