Crime Rate in Saltwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltwell

The total recorded crimes in Saltwell, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltwell crime rate of 0.53 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-82.35% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Saltwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coatsworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Camborne Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Rayleigh Grove with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Gateshead.

    • 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 areas in the Gateshead.

  • 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 January 2026 the Saltwell has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 0.53 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Saltwell)CrimesRank (Saltwell)CrimesRank (Saltwell)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams49 31,459 41,508 6
Birtley36 4980 13876 15
Whickham North28 81,448 51,515 5
Windy Nook and Whitehills29 6978 141,128 8
Deckham19 161,301 71,148 7
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham25 101,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth17 171,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella23 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane15 20857 16975 13
Winlaton and High Spen21 13521 21479 22
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill21 14930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East7 22593 19730 18
Low Fell15 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside16 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Saltwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 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 34 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202512
November 202510
October 202513
September 20257
August 202511
July 202518
June 202515
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 202512

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202510
November 202513
October 20255
September 20256
August 20258
July 202513
June 20259
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202534
November 202531
October 202545
September 202533
August 202531
July 202543
June 202533
May 202527
April 202530
March 202534
February 202533

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202512
November 20256
October 20253
September 202510
August 20259
July 20258
June 20256
May 202510
April 20251
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 202513
October 20255
September 20256
August 202512
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20257
October 20253
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20254
October 20258
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 202511
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
June 20252

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Saltwell in January 2026

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

1. Coatsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Camborne Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Rayleigh Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rectory Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westbourne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Avondale Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Claremont Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. St Cuthbert'S Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Bensham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Brighton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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