Crime Rate in Dunston and Teams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunston and Teams

The total recorded crimes in Dunston and Teams, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston and Teams crime rate of 2.81 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 and Teams, encompassing approximately 17,407 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Dunston and Teams Crime Hotspots

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

  • Michaelmas Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dunston and Teams?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Dunston and Teams reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,459 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunston and Teams witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Dunston and Teams experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,508 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunston and Teams witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Dunston and Teams has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dunston and Teams Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Dunston and Teams has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Dunston and Teams crimes were 1,459. The crime rate of Dunston and Teams in 2024 was 83.82 (year) or 6.98 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunston and Teams were around 1,508 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.63 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dunston and Teams)CrimesRank (Dunston and Teams)CrimesRank (Dunston and Teams)
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
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 Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Dunston and Teams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20259
November 202510
October 202513
September 202510
August 202512
July 20254
June 20257
May 202511
April 202518
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202630
December 202523
November 202520
October 202515
September 202521
August 202520
July 202522
June 202525
May 202516
April 202512
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 20258
September 20258
August 202511
July 20256
June 202510
May 202515
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202519
November 202534
October 202545
September 202522
August 202533
July 202534
June 202531
May 202530
April 202537
March 202529
February 202526

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20255
September 202518
August 20258
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 202510
October 20256
September 202511
August 20257
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20257
October 202510
September 20258
August 20257
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20258
August 20252
July 202510
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253

High Crime Locations Dunston and Teams in January 2026

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

1. Michaelmas Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Kent Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Johnson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ross Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Nelson Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rose Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Riverside Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Fall Pass (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Valentine Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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