The total recorded crimes in Birtley, Gateshead, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birtley crime rate of 0.21 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Birtley) | Crimes | Rank (Birtley) | Crimes | Rank (Birtley) | |
| Bridges | NA | NA | 3,742 | 1 | 3,404 | 1 |
| High Fell | NA | NA | 1,439 | 6 | 1,711 | 2 |
| Blaydon | NA | NA | 1,656 | 2 | 1,567 | 4 |
| Felling | NA | NA | 1,468 | 3 | 1,572 | 3 |
| Dunston and Teams | NA | NA | 1,459 | 4 | 1,508 | 6 |
| Whickham North | NA | NA | 1,448 | 5 | 1,515 | 5 |
| Deckham | NA | NA | 1,301 | 7 | 1,148 | 7 |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | NA | NA | 978 | 14 | 1,128 | 8 |
| Saltwell | NA | NA | 1,297 | 8 | 1,083 | 9 |
| Lamesley | NA | NA | 1,142 | 9 | 1,058 | 10 |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | NA | NA | 1,078 | 10 | 945 | 14 |
| Chowdene | NA | NA | 987 | 12 | 994 | 11 |
| Pelaw and Heworth | NA | NA | 1,003 | 11 | 976 | 12 |
| Wardley and Leam Lane | NA | NA | 857 | 16 | 975 | 13 |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | NA | NA | 930 | 15 | 830 | 17 |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | NA | NA | 826 | 17 | 834 | 16 |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | NA | NA | 593 | 19 | 730 | 18 |
| Low Fell | NA | NA | 717 | 18 | 662 | 19 |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | NA | NA | 531 | 20 | 583 | 20 |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | NA | NA | 476 | 22 | 570 | 21 |
| Winlaton and High Spen | NA | NA | 521 | 21 | 479 | 22 |
In February 2026, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
| July 2025 | 11 |
| June 2025 | 19 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 24 |
| May 2025 | 23 |
| April 2025 | 24 |
| March 2025 | 27 |
| February 2025 | 21 |
A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 22 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 15 |
| February 2025 | 13 |
A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Birtley postcode area is presented below.