Crime Rate in Crawcrook and Greenside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crawcrook and Greenside

The total recorded crimes in Crawcrook and Greenside, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawcrook and Greenside crime rate of 1.25 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 Crawcrook and Greenside, encompassing approximately 9,598 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eden Dale with total crimes: 2
  • Chesters Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Chamberlain Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crawcrook and Greenside?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Crawcrook and Greenside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 476 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crawcrook and Greenside recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Crawcrook and Greenside had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 570 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crawcrook and Greenside recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Crawcrook and Greenside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Crawcrook and Greenside has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Crawcrook and Greenside crimes were 476. The crime rate of Crawcrook and Greenside in 2024 was 49.59 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crawcrook and Greenside were around 570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.38 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Crawcrook and Greenside)CrimesRank (Crawcrook and Greenside)CrimesRank (Crawcrook and Greenside)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams49 31,459 41,508 6
Birtley36 4980 13876 15
Whickham North28 81,448 51,515 5
Windy Nook and Whitehills29 6978 141,128 8
Deckham19 161,301 71,148 7
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham25 101,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth17 171,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella23 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane15 20857 16975 13
Winlaton and High Spen21 13521 21479 22
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill21 14930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East7 22593 19730 18
Low Fell15 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside16 18531 20583 20

Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20256
November 20255
October 20258
September 20259
August 20259
July 202512
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202510
November 202515
October 202518
September 202516
August 202510
July 202513
June 202510
May 20257
April 202510
March 202512
February 202513

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 202511
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 202510
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
September 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Crawcrook and Greenside in January 2026

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

1. Eden Dale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chesters Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Chamberlain Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Tilley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Greenside Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Millenium Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Lead Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Riding Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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