Crime Rate in Birtley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birtley

The total recorded crimes in Birtley, Gateshead, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birtley crime rate of 5.21 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Birtley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaconsfield Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Sandray Close with total crimes: 4
  • Portmeads Rise 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 July 2025 the Birtley has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 5.21 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birtley)CrimesRank (Birtley)CrimesRank (Birtley)
Bridges316 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell122 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon105 61,656 21,567 4
Felling94 101,468 31,572 3
Whickham North121 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams99 81,459 41,508 6
Lamesley119 41,142 91,058 10
Saltwell115 51,297 81,083 9
Deckham102 71,301 71,148 7
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 13978 141,128 8
Lobley Hill and Bensham95 91,078 10945 14
Chowdene86 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth70 161,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella83 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane73 15857 16975 13
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill67 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East40 21593 19730 18
Low Fell46 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside47 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside43 20476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen31 22521 21479 22

Birtley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202523
April 202524
March 202527
February 202521
January 202529
December 202424
November 202433
October 202425
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 202419
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202522
April 202511
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 202418
October 202419
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Birtley in July 2025

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

1. Beaconsfield Terrace (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sandray Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Portmeads Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Radcliffe Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. York Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
7. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pine Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. West Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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