WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Bridges, Gateshead

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bridges, localized within Gateshead.

Total Crimes

228
trending_up +39.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

143.54per 1k
trending_down -0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,954

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour60
Violence & Sexual Offences58
Shoplifting30
Public Order15
Criminal Damage & Arson14
Burglary11
Vehicle Crime9
Robbery8
Other Theft6
Theft from Person5
Other Crime5
Bicycle Theft4
Drug Offences2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 16Anti-social behaviour: 12Violence and sexual offences: 4
35
On or near West Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 8Violence and sexual offences: 6Shoplifting: 3
21
On or near Charles Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
18
On or near Mill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 3Theft from the person: 1
9
On or near Ann Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2Theft from the person: 2
7
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Shelley Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4Other crime: 1
5
On or near Gateshead Stadium Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 2Burglary: 1
5
On or near Villa Place Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2
4
On or near Bensham Road Map
Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4

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Local Rank

#22safest in Gateshead

National Safety

Top 5%Riskiest

City Average

85.24per 1k

Local Policing

Leam Lane, Wardley, Heworth, Felling and Bill Quay (Gateshead East)

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in residential properties across Gateshead East

Issued: 19 Oct 2025

Status Update

Closure orders are now imposed on problematic premises whilst dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices have been used to disrupt those responsible. 11 properties have been subject to full or partial closure order with homes repossessed by the landlord or housing association. We undertake patrols at all closed properties, and anyone found breaching the order is arrested and charged.

Actioned: 21 Aug 2026

Gateshead East motorcycle anti-social behaviour (ASB)

Issued: 29 Aug 2025

Status Update

Off-road motorbikes/Surrons are the most prevalent type of ASB for Gateshead East with areas such as Whitehills Nature Reserve suffering a disproportionate amount of reports. Open community meetings with partners have been conducted with days of action to follow.

Actioned: 21 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

JUN30

Community Drop-in Session

Other Event

Community drop-in session in partnership with Gateshead Council Housing Team.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Leam Lane Community Hub Fewster Square

JUL15

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

AUG12

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

SEP9

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

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