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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawcrook and Greenside crime rate of 2.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden House Estate with total crimes: 3
  • Main Street with total crimes: 3
  • Kyo Lane 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 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 May 2025 the Crawcrook and Greenside has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawcrook and Greenside)CrimesRank (Crawcrook and Greenside)CrimesRank (Crawcrook and Greenside)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
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
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202416
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 202417
July 202414
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Crawcrook and Greenside in May 2025

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

1. Garden House Estate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Kyo Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Vera Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Moralee Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Pattinson Drive (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Tilley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clifford Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Rossdale (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Alma Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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