Crime Rate in Bridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridges

The total recorded crimes in Bridges, Gateshead, UK in July 2025 are around 316 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridges crime rate of 8.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (23.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
Bridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • West Street with total crimes: 16
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 16

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 July 2025 the Bridges has recorded 316 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridges)CrimesRank (Bridges)CrimesRank (Bridges)
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
Birtley73 14980 13876 15
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

Bridges 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 645 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202545
May 202538
April 202538
March 202544
February 202540
January 202548
December 202475
November 202459
October 202463
September 202468
August 202471

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202515
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 202526
December 202435
November 202423
October 202423
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 202582
May 202583
April 202579
March 202580
February 202558
January 202578
December 202465
November 202484
October 202499
September 202459
August 202474

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20252
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 202418
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202512
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 319 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202532
May 202523
April 202520
March 202528
February 202522
January 202529
December 202418
November 202429
October 202428
September 202435
August 202426

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202535
May 202526
April 202537
March 202531
February 202540
January 202525
December 202426
November 202427
October 202416
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202517
April 202512
March 202523
February 202520
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202420
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 202516
March 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

High Crime Locations Bridges in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. West Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Charles Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
4. Shelley Drive (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hopper Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Gateshead Stadium (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Half Moon Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Denmark Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. King James Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1

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