Crime Rate in Saltwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltwell

The total recorded crimes in Saltwell, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltwell crime rate of 1.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Saltwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bensham Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Saltwell View with total crimes: 7
  • Westfield Terrace with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Saltwell has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saltwell)CrimesRank (Saltwell)CrimesRank (Saltwell)
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
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
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

Saltwell 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 (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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 202512
January 20256
December 202418
November 20247
October 202421
September 202417
August 202420
July 202423
June 202456
May 202427

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202534
February 202533
January 202521
December 202419
November 202432
October 202432
September 202436
August 202435
July 202435
June 202474
May 202438

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 202413
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bensham Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Saltwell View (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westfield Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. West Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Fern Dene Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westfield Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coatsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Brunel Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1

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