Crime Rate in Lamesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lamesley

The total recorded crimes in Lamesley, Gateshead, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lamesley crime rate of 0.33 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Lamesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western View with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lamesley)CrimesRank (Lamesley)CrimesRank (Lamesley)
BridgesNA NA3,742 13,404 1
High FellNA NA1,439 61,711 2
BlaydonNA NA1,656 21,567 4
FellingNA NA1,468 31,572 3
Dunston and TeamsNA NA1,459 41,508 6
Whickham NorthNA NA1,448 51,515 5
DeckhamNA NA1,301 71,148 7
Windy Nook and WhitehillsNA NA978 141,128 8
SaltwellNA NA1,297 81,083 9
Lobley Hill and BenshamNA NA1,078 10945 14
ChowdeneNA NA987 12994 11
Pelaw and HeworthNA NA1,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam LaneNA NA857 16975 13
BirtleyNA NA980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands GillNA NA930 15830 17
Ryton, Crookhill and StellaNA NA826 17834 16
Dunston Hill and Whickham EastNA NA593 19730 18
Low FellNA NA717 18662 19
Whickham South and SunnisideNA NA531 20583 20
Crawcrook and GreensideNA NA476 22570 21
Winlaton and High SpenNA NA521 21479 22

Lamesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 202515
November 202510
October 20259
September 202516
August 202515
July 202523
June 202518
May 202521
April 202517
March 202516
February 202515

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 202523
November 202529
October 202534
September 202524
August 202521
July 202542
June 202526
May 202527
April 202532
March 202529
February 202524

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20256
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 202515
February 20253

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202515
November 20255
October 202523
September 202516
August 202517
July 202512
June 202510
May 202517
April 202511
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20259
October 20255
September 202510
August 20258
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 202511
October 20256
September 20256
August 202512
July 20257
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 202511

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20255
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20256
July 20259
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20255
October 20256
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Lamesley in February 2026

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

1. Western View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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