Crime Rate in Whickham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whickham North

The total recorded crimes in Whickham North, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whickham North crime rate of 11.38 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Whickham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 10
  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 7

How safe is Whickham North?

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.

Whickham North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whickham North has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 11.38 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whickham North)CrimesRank (Whickham North)CrimesRank (Whickham North)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella90 10826 17834 16
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Birtley72 15980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Whickham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 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 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202533
February 202530
January 202533
December 202423
November 202422
October 202423
September 202426
August 202423
July 202425
June 202426
May 202431

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202514
February 202524
January 202520
December 202418
November 202410
October 202426
September 202430
August 202418
July 202418
June 202458
May 202433

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 448 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202529
March 202545
February 202528
January 202532
December 202435
November 202434
October 202421
September 202438
August 202418
July 202441
June 202462
May 202428

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202430
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Whickham North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whickham North postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Park Terrace (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Rose Villa Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pinetree Way (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Scotswood View (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
9. Glebe Rise (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kipling Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1

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