Crime Rate in Wardley and Leam Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wardley and Leam Lane

The total recorded crimes in Wardley and Leam Lane, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wardley and Leam Lane crime rate of 0.82 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 Wardley and Leam Lane, encompassing approximately 18,298 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-82.61% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wardley and Leam Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meresyde with total crimes: 3
  • Prince George Square with total crimes: 2
  • Wardley Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wardley and Leam Lane?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Wardley and Leam Lane demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 857 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wardley and Leam Lane recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Wardley and Leam Lane had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 975 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wardley and Leam Lane recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Wardley and Leam Lane has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wardley and Leam Lane Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Wardley and Leam Lane has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Wardley and Leam Lane crimes were 857. The crime rate of Wardley and Leam Lane in 2024 was 46.83 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wardley and Leam Lane were around 975 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.28 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wardley and Leam Lane)CrimesRank (Wardley and Leam Lane)CrimesRank (Wardley and Leam Lane)
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
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
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
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

Wardley and Leam Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 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 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, 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 (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20259
November 20257
October 202514
September 202515
August 202511
July 202516
June 202523
May 202516
April 202513
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202511
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202523
November 202528
October 202534
September 202525
August 202519
July 202519
June 202528
May 202523
April 202525
March 202522
February 202521

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 20255
October 20257
September 20254
August 20256
July 202513
June 202515
May 202512
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202510
November 20254
October 20258
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20252
May 20258
April 20251
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
October 202514
September 202511
August 20258
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Wardley and Leam Lane in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wardley and Leam Lane postcode area is presented below.

1. Meresyde (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Prince George Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Wardley Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lingey Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. The Mews (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Chevington (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Staindrop (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Falstone (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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