Crime Rate in Bridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridges

The total recorded crimes in Bridges, Gateshead, UK in February 2026 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridges crime rate of 0.05 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-89.47% decrease)
Bridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shelley Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Beaufront Gardens with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Gateshead.

    • 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 areas in the Gateshead.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bridges)CrimesRank (Bridges)CrimesRank (Bridges)
High FellNA NA1,439 61,711 2
BlaydonNA NA1,656 21,567 4
FellingNA NA1,468 31,572 3
Dunston and TeamsNA NA1,459 41,508 6
Whickham NorthNA NA1,448 51,515 5
DeckhamNA NA1,301 71,148 7
Windy Nook and WhitehillsNA NA978 141,128 8
SaltwellNA NA1,297 81,083 9
LamesleyNA NA1,142 91,058 10
Lobley Hill and BenshamNA NA1,078 10945 14
ChowdeneNA NA987 12994 11
Pelaw and HeworthNA NA1,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam LaneNA NA857 16975 13
BirtleyNA NA980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands GillNA NA930 15830 17
Ryton, Crookhill and StellaNA NA826 17834 16
Dunston Hill and Whickham EastNA NA593 19730 18
Low FellNA NA717 18662 19
Whickham South and SunnisideNA NA531 20583 20
Crawcrook and GreensideNA NA476 22570 21
Winlaton and High SpenNA NA521 21479 22

Bridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202619
December 202573
November 202585
October 2025100
September 202576
August 202595
July 2025101
June 202582
May 202583
April 202579
March 202580
February 202558

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 202530
October 202523
September 202516
August 202517
July 202518
June 20259
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202515
November 202522
October 202528
September 202529
August 202528
July 202529
June 202532
May 202523
April 202520
March 202528
February 202522

A total of 563 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 202539
November 202547
October 202565
September 202559
August 202557
July 202556
June 202545
May 202538
April 202538
March 202544
February 202540

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202514
November 202510
October 20259
September 202512
August 20258
July 202514
June 20259
May 20252
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202520
November 202532
October 202521
September 202519
August 202522
July 202529
June 202519
May 202515
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 202513
October 202510
September 20251
August 20258
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 202516
March 20254

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202523
November 202529
October 202516
September 202517
August 202517
July 202514
June 202514
May 202517
April 202512
March 202523
February 202520

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20258
November 20259
October 202513
September 202511
August 20259
July 20259
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202512
November 20256
October 20259
September 20257
August 20257
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202515
November 202521
October 202526
September 202534
August 202525
July 202526
June 202535
May 202526
April 202537
March 202531
February 202540

High Crime Locations Bridges in February 2026

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

1. Shelley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beaufront Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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