Crime Rate in Saltwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltwell

The total recorded crimes in Saltwell, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltwell crime rate of 1.92 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 Saltwell, encompassing approximately 46,837 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Saltwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Camborne Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Coatsworth Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Saltwell?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Saltwell reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,297 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Saltwell witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Saltwell had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,083 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Saltwell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Saltwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Saltwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Saltwell has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Saltwell crimes were 1,297. The crime rate of Saltwell in 2024 was 27.69 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saltwell were around 1,083 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.12 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 9 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
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

Saltwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 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 (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202533
January 202521
December 202419
November 202432
October 202432
September 202436
August 202435
July 202435
June 202474
May 202438
April 202439

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20256
December 202418
November 20247
October 202421
September 202417
August 202420
July 202423
June 202456
May 202427
April 202423

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 202413
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Saltwell in March 2025

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

1. Westfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
2. Camborne Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Coatsworth Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order1
4. Bensham Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fern Dene Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Westfield Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Brinkburn Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Claremont Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Maple Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eastbourne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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