Crime Rate in Lobley Hill and Bensham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lobley Hill and Bensham

The total recorded crimes in Lobley Hill and Bensham, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lobley Hill and Bensham crime rate of 3.50 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 Lobley Hill and Bensham, encompassing approximately 18,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lobley Hill and Bensham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cuthbert Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wolseley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Saltwell Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lobley Hill and Bensham?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Lobley Hill and Bensham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1078 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lobley Hill and Bensham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lobley Hill and Bensham had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 945 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lobley Hill and Bensham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lobley Hill and Bensham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lobley Hill and Bensham has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Lobley Hill and Bensham crimes were 1,078. The crime rate of Lobley Hill and Bensham in 2024 was 58.08 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lobley Hill and Bensham were around 945 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.91 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking 14 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
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
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

Lobley Hill and Bensham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

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

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 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 Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202529
January 202530
December 202424
November 202422
October 202433
September 202426
August 202436
July 202434
June 202456
May 202423
April 202427

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 202422
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
January 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
July 20245
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 202515
December 202415
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202434
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410
April 202410

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20242

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Lobley Hill and Bensham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lobley Hill and Bensham postcode area is presented below.

1. Cuthbert Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wolseley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Saltwell Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. School Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marian Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Renwick Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ringlet Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Mill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B601 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. King Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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