Crime Rate in Whickham South and Sunniside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whickham South and Sunniside

The total recorded crimes in Whickham South and Sunniside, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whickham South and Sunniside crime rate of 3.10 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 South and Sunniside, encompassing approximately 18,408 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Whickham South and Sunniside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Foxhills with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whickham South and Sunniside?

To understand the safety of Whickham South and Sunniside, we need to analyze Whickham South and Sunniside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Whickham South and Sunniside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 531 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whickham South and Sunniside recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Whickham South and Sunniside had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 583 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whickham South and Sunniside recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Whickham South and Sunniside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Whickham South and Sunniside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whickham South and Sunniside has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Whickham South and Sunniside crimes were 531. The crime rate of Whickham South and Sunniside in 2024 was 28.85 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whickham South and Sunniside were around 583 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.67 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whickham South and Sunniside)CrimesRank (Whickham South and Sunniside)CrimesRank (Whickham South and Sunniside)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
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
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Whickham South and Sunniside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202415
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 202412
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whickham South and Sunniside in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
2. The Foxhills (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Elm Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Elsdon Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Neill Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ingleside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Fairfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gladeley Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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