WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Whickham South and Sunniside, Gateshead

Comprehensive safety analysis for Whickham South and Sunniside, localized within Gateshead.

Total Crimes

28
trending_up +16.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.21per 1k
trending_down -7.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,173

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour10
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Crime4
Public Order3
Vehicle Crime2
Violence & Sexual Offences1
Shoplifting1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Gateshead district.

Local Rank

#5safest in Gateshead

City Average

85.24per 1k

Local Policing

Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)

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Local Priorities

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

JUN15

Coffee morning Kibblesworth

Other Event

Coffee Morning to speak with Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre to speak with local residents about any concerns and to engage with community.

schedule

9:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre

JUN20

Swalwell Community Fire station

Other Event

Head to the fire station and come and say hello to your local emergency services teams!

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Swalwell Fire Station Market Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne

JUL20

Coffee Morning Kibblesworth

Other Event

An opportunity to meet and greet your local neighbourhood officers over a cuppa. Share your suggestions, concerns and feedback on policing in Kibblesworth.

schedule

9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre

AUG24

Coffee Morning Kibblesworth

Other Event

An opportunity to meet and greet your local neighbourhood officers over a cuppa. Share your suggestions, concerns and feedback on policing in Kibblesworth.

schedule

9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre

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