Crime Rate in Windy Nook and Whitehills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills

The total recorded crimes in Windy Nook and Whitehills, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windy Nook and Whitehills crime rate of 1.38 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 Windy Nook and Whitehills, encompassing approximately 20,945 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-95.35% decrease)
Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakwood with total crimes: 6
  • Whitehill Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Windy Ridge Villas with total crimes: 2

How safe is Windy Nook and Whitehills?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Windy Nook and Whitehills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 978 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Windy Nook and Whitehills had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,128 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Windy Nook and Whitehills witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Windy Nook and Whitehills has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Windy Nook and Whitehills has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Windy Nook and Whitehills crimes were 978. The crime rate of Windy Nook and Whitehills in 2024 was 46.69 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Windy Nook and Whitehills were around 1,128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.85 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Windy Nook and Whitehills)CrimesRank (Windy Nook and Whitehills)CrimesRank (Windy Nook and Whitehills)
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
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
Whickham South and Sunniside16 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202512
November 202517
October 202527
September 202523
August 202529
July 202516
June 202510
May 202518
April 202513
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20257
September 20254
August 20255
July 20259
June 202511
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20255
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20256
October 20259
September 20254
August 20257
July 20257
June 20256
May 202518
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202543
November 202519
October 202527
September 202529
August 202525
July 202530
June 202532
May 202526
April 202527
March 202529
February 202518

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Windy Nook and Whitehills in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Windy Nook and Whitehills postcode area is presented below.

1. Oakwood (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Whitehill Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Windy Ridge Villas (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. St Alban'S Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Coltsfoot Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Paddock (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Stone Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Iona Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Kane Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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