Crime Rate in Dunston Hill and Whickham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East

The total recorded crimes in Dunston Hill and Whickham East, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston Hill and Whickham East crime rate of 2.79 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 Dunston Hill and Whickham East, encompassing approximately 13,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ede Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Braeside with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dunston Hill and Whickham East?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Dunston Hill and Whickham East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 593 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dunston Hill and Whickham East had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 730 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Dunston Hill and Whickham East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dunston Hill and Whickham East has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Dunston Hill and Whickham East crimes were 593. The crime rate of Dunston Hill and Whickham East in 2024 was 44.69 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunston Hill and Whickham East were around 730 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.02 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking 18 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
Low Fell39 18717 18662 19
Winlaton and High Spen37 19521 21479 22
Whickham South and Sunniside37 20531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202515
January 202516
December 202418
November 202418
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 202420
June 202434
May 202418
April 202423

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 202416
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
April 20247

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Dunston Hill and Whickham East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dunston Hill and Whickham East postcode area is presented below.

1. Morris Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Ede Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Braeside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Coalway Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Holly Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Knightside Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brooke Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Whickham Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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