Crime Rate in Lamesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lamesley

The total recorded crimes in Lamesley, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lamesley crime rate of 10.44 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 Lamesley, encompassing approximately 9,001 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Lamesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Springwell Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Malone Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lamesley?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Lamesley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1142 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lamesley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lamesley had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,058 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lamesley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Lamesley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lamesley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lamesley has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 10.44 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Lamesley crimes were 1,142. The crime rate of Lamesley in 2024 was 126.87 (year) or 10.57 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lamesley were around 1,058 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.54 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking 10 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
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

Lamesley 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202428
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202517
December 202421
November 202423
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202416
May 20247
April 202418

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202524
January 202517
December 202440
November 202432
October 202429
September 202427
August 202428
July 202430
June 202454
May 202441
April 202427

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 20244
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202444
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202414
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lamesley in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
2. Springwell Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Malone Gardens (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newcastle Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Lockwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sanders Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Rutland Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Finchale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Longshank Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Cullen Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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