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 March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawcrook and Greenside crime rate of 3.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 4
  • Clara View with total crimes: 3
  • Whitefield Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crawcrook and Greenside has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
Bridges269 13,742 13,404 1
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 Greenside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202416
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 202417
July 202414
June 202420
May 202419
April 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crawcrook and Greenside in March 2025

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

1. Main Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Clara View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Whitefield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Wesley Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Eden Dale (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dale View Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vera Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Rockwood Hill Estate (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jarvis Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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