Crime Rate in Bridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridges

The total recorded crimes in Bridges, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 248 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridges crime rate of 6.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (5.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-29.73% decrease)
Bridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 23
  • Shelley Drive with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Bridges has recorded 248 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridges)CrimesRank (Bridges)CrimesRank (Bridges)
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella90 10826 17834 16
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Birtley72 15980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Bridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 202418
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 280 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 202526
December 202435
November 202423
October 202423
September 202419
August 202422
July 202429
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 261 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202523
February 202520
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202420
September 202421
August 202413
July 202414
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 823 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202538
March 202544
February 202540
January 202548
December 202475
November 202459
October 202463
September 202468
August 202471
July 202483
June 2024124
May 202472

A total of 1080 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202579
March 202580
February 202558
January 202578
December 202465
November 202484
October 202499
September 202459
August 202474
July 202480
June 2024156
May 202485

A total of 381 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202528
February 202522
January 202529
December 202418
November 202429
October 202428
September 202435
August 202426
July 202421
June 202478
May 202424

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202421
August 202412
July 202411
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202516
March 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202537
March 202531
February 202540
January 202525
December 202426
November 202427
October 202416
September 202423
August 202417
July 202414
June 202438
May 202435

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

High Crime Locations Bridges in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order2
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
3. Shelley Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Gateshead Stadium (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Abbots Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hopper Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Villa Place (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Howe Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2

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