Crime Rate in Lamesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lamesley

The total recorded crimes in Lamesley, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lamesley crime rate of 11.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Lamesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Finchale Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Springwell Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Gateshead.

    • 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 areas in the Gateshead.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lamesley has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 11.44 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lamesley)CrimesRank (Lamesley)CrimesRank (Lamesley)
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
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
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
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

Lamesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202516
February 202515
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 20244
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256
January 202517
December 202421
November 202423
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202532
March 202529
February 202524
January 202517
December 202440
November 202432
October 202429
September 202427
August 202428
July 202430
June 202454
May 202441

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 202515
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202428
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Lamesley in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Finchale Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Springwell Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
4. Sanders Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Rutland Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bowes Railway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Seaton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Durham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Longshank Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lansbury Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1

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