The total recorded crimes in Whickham North, Gateshead, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whickham North crime rate of 0.08 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 Whickham North, encompassing approximately 11,955 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Whickham North, we need to analyze Whickham North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Gateshead:
In 2024, Whickham North reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,448 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whickham North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.
In 2023, Whickham North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,515 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whickham North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Whickham North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Whickham North crimes were 1,448. The crime rate of Whickham North in 2024 was 121.12 (year) or 10.09 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Gateshead.
In 2023, the total crimes in Whickham North were around 1,515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.73 (year) or 10.56 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Whickham North) | Crimes | Rank (Whickham North) | Crimes | Rank (Whickham North) | |
| Bridges | NA | NA | 3,742 | 1 | 3,404 | 1 |
| High Fell | NA | NA | 1,439 | 6 | 1,711 | 2 |
| Blaydon | NA | NA | 1,656 | 2 | 1,567 | 4 |
| Felling | NA | NA | 1,468 | 3 | 1,572 | 3 |
| Dunston and Teams | NA | NA | 1,459 | 4 | 1,508 | 6 |
| Deckham | NA | NA | 1,301 | 7 | 1,148 | 7 |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | NA | NA | 978 | 14 | 1,128 | 8 |
| Saltwell | NA | NA | 1,297 | 8 | 1,083 | 9 |
| Lamesley | NA | NA | 1,142 | 9 | 1,058 | 10 |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | NA | NA | 1,078 | 10 | 945 | 14 |
| Chowdene | NA | NA | 987 | 12 | 994 | 11 |
| Pelaw and Heworth | NA | NA | 1,003 | 11 | 976 | 12 |
| Wardley and Leam Lane | NA | NA | 857 | 16 | 975 | 13 |
| Birtley | NA | NA | 980 | 13 | 876 | 15 |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | NA | NA | 930 | 15 | 830 | 17 |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | NA | NA | 826 | 17 | 834 | 16 |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | NA | NA | 593 | 19 | 730 | 18 |
| Low Fell | NA | NA | 717 | 18 | 662 | 19 |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | NA | NA | 531 | 20 | 583 | 20 |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | NA | NA | 476 | 22 | 570 | 21 |
| Winlaton and High Spen | NA | NA | 521 | 21 | 479 | 22 |
In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).
In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).
In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
| July 2025 | 25 |
| June 2025 | 28 |
| May 2025 | 24 |
| April 2025 | 23 |
| March 2025 | 33 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
| July 2025 | 35 |
| June 2025 | 36 |
| May 2025 | 37 |
| April 2025 | 29 |
| March 2025 | 45 |
| February 2025 | 28 |
A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 22 |
| June 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 24 |
A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whickham North postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |