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 January 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whickham South and Sunniside crime rate of 0.87 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 Jan were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Whickham South and Sunniside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Street West with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Whickham South and Sunniside has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Whickham South and Sunniside)CrimesRank (Whickham South and Sunniside)CrimesRank (Whickham South and Sunniside)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams49 31,459 41,508 6
Birtley36 4980 13876 15
Whickham North28 81,448 51,515 5
Windy Nook and Whitehills29 6978 141,128 8
Deckham19 161,301 71,148 7
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham25 101,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth17 171,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella23 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane15 20857 16975 13
Winlaton and High Spen21 13521 21479 22
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill21 14930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East7 22593 19730 18
Low Fell15 19717 18662 19
Crawcrook and Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Whickham South and Sunniside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Public order (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20259
October 20256
September 20253
August 202519
July 20257
June 202514
May 202520
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 202514
October 202511
September 202515
August 202512
July 202520
June 202512
May 202518
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20251
November 20251
October 20258
September 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202510
November 20256
October 20255
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20255
October 20255
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
October 20256
September 20254
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 202512
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Whickham South and Sunniside in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order7
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Elm Street West (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Coronation Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunniside Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oakfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southcote (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cuthbert Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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