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 May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston Hill and Whickham East crime rate of 3.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Braeside with total crimes: 4
  • Wordsworth Avenue 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 areas in the Gateshead.

    • 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 areas in the Gateshead.

  • 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 May 2025 the Dunston Hill and Whickham East has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunston Hill and Whickham East)CrimesRank (Dunston Hill and Whickham East)CrimesRank (Dunston Hill and Whickham East)
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
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202519
February 202515
January 202516
December 202418
November 202418
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 202420
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Braeside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Whickham Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Devon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. East View Terrace (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Heathwell Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Kingsley Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Kipling Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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