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 March 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston and Teams crime rate of 5.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Dunston and Teams Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelso Place with total crimes: 6
  • Rose Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dunston and Teams has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 ranking 5th 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.

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
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 Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Dunston and Teams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 202414
November 202418
October 202424
September 202427
August 202424
July 202420
June 202448
May 202424
April 202415

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202526
January 202530
December 202440
November 202432
October 202432
September 202437
August 202443
July 202448
June 202474
May 202438
April 202430

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202515
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202513
January 20258
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20258
December 20246
November 202419
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 202417
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 202412
June 202426
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Dunston and Teams in March 2025

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

1. Kelso Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rose Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
4. Cartmel Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Dixon Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Northumberland Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
7. Seymour Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Jubilee Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Eleventh Avenue North (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Sixth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Drugs1

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