Crime in Whickham South and Sunniside, Gateshead
Comprehensive safety analysis for Whickham South and Sunniside, localized within Gateshead.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Farm Close Map | Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Gateshead Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Clover Hill Map | Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Prinn Place Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Sandygate Mews Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near The Foxhills Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Dunnock Drive Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Neill Drive Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Old Farm Court Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
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Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)
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Protect Vulnerable Victims and Victims of Domestic Abuse
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
We make use of all possible police tools including community protection notices and closure orders to protect vulnerable people and target offenders. Officers make regular revisits to build trust and protect victims, engaging with other services to target the issues holistically.
Actioned: 31 Jul 2026
Anti-social behaviour in the area of Chase park
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council, CHUG, Retail shops on the front street identify offenders, consultation with local community groups and high visibility patrols conducted at key times in the park in line with POP Plan. The team makes use of dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices, resulting in reduced reports of anti-social behaviour and increase of community confidence.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Motorcycle disorder around Sunniside, Kibblesworth, and Staithes in Dunston.
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council visiting offenders, high visibility patrols conducted at key times. Officers make use of the force drone to track offences in progress and we highlight through events all the ways to report motorcycle disorder. This has shown a significant reduction in incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder.
Actioned: 1 Sep 2026
Engagement Events
Coffee morning Kibblesworth
Other EventCoffee Morning to speak with Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre to speak with local residents about any concerns and to engage with community.
9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre
Swalwell Community Fire station
Other EventHead to the fire station and come and say hello to your local emergency services teams!
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Swalwell Fire Station Market Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne
Coffee Morning Kibblesworth
Other EventAn opportunity to meet and greet your local neighbourhood officers over a cuppa. Share your suggestions, concerns and feedback on policing in Kibblesworth.
9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre
Coffee Morning Kibblesworth
Other EventAn opportunity to meet and greet your local neighbourhood officers over a cuppa. Share your suggestions, concerns and feedback on policing in Kibblesworth.
9:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre
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