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 March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wardley and Leam Lane crime rate of 3.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Wardley and Leam Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince George Square with total crimes: 8
  • Staindrop with total crimes: 6
  • Chevington with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wardley and Leam Lane has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 16th 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.

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
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
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

Wardley and Leam Lane 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 (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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202528
December 202424
November 202421
October 202417
September 202420
August 202424
July 202432
June 202438
May 202432
April 202415

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202513
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 202418
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202515
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 202428
July 202414
June 202428
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 202410
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wardley and Leam Lane in March 2025

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

1. Prince George Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Staindrop (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chevington (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Whinbrooke (Map)
Total5
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meresyde (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Thorne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hopedene (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Roehedge (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wardley Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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