Crime Rate in Bridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridges

The total recorded crimes in Bridges, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 269 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridges crime rate of 7.17 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 Bridges, encompassing approximately 37,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
Bridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 22
  • Hopper Street with total crimes: 21

How safe is Bridges?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Bridges reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 3,742 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridges witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bridges experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 3,404 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridges witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Bridges has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bridges Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bridges has recorded 269 crimes with crime rate of 7.17 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Bridges crimes were 3,742. The crime rate of Bridges in 2024 was 99.75 (year) or 8.31 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridges were around 3,404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.74 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
High Fell130 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon116 41,656 21,567 4
Felling89 81,468 31,572 3
Whickham North127 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams101 51,459 41,508 6
Lamesley94 61,142 91,058 10
Deckham77 121,301 71,148 7
Saltwell90 71,297 81,083 9
Windy Nook and Whitehills71 14978 141,128 8
Birtley83 9980 13876 15
Lobley Hill and Bensham65 171,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella79 10826 17834 16
Chowdene77 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth74 131,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane70 16857 16975 13
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill71 15930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East37 21593 19730 18
Low Fell39 18717 18662 19
Winlaton and High Spen37 19521 21479 22
Whickham South and Sunniside37 20531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Bridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (71 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (124 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202420
September 202421
August 202413
July 202414
June 202446
May 202417
April 202419

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 811 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202540
January 202548
December 202475
November 202459
October 202463
September 202468
August 202471
July 202483
June 2024124
May 202472
April 202464

A total of 998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202558
January 202578
December 202465
November 202484
October 202499
September 202459
August 202474
July 202480
June 2024156
May 202485
April 202480

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 359 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202522
January 202529
December 202418
November 202429
October 202428
September 202435
August 202426
July 202421
June 202478
May 202424
April 202421

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202540
January 202525
December 202426
November 202427
October 202416
September 202423
August 202417
July 202414
June 202438
May 202435
April 202424

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202421
August 202412
July 202411
June 202430
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 274 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202526
December 202435
November 202423
October 202423
September 202419
August 202422
July 202429
June 202430
May 202417
April 202425

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 202418
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248
April 202422

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

High Crime Locations Bridges in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hopper Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Half Moon Lane (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Bottle Bank (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ann Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. King James Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Shelley Drive (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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