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 July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windy Nook and Whitehills crime rate of 3.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windy Nook Road with total crimes: 8
  • Belmont with total crimes: 7
  • Leamside with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Windy Nook and Whitehills has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Windy Nook and Whitehills)CrimesRank (Windy Nook and Whitehills)CrimesRank (Windy Nook and Whitehills)
Bridges316 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell122 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon105 61,656 21,567 4
Felling94 101,468 31,572 3
Whickham North121 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams99 81,459 41,508 6
Lamesley119 41,142 91,058 10
Saltwell115 51,297 81,083 9
Deckham102 71,301 71,148 7
Lobley Hill and Bensham95 91,078 10945 14
Chowdene86 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth70 161,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella83 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane73 15857 16975 13
Birtley73 14980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill67 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East40 21593 19730 18
Low Fell46 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside47 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside43 20476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen31 22521 21479 22

Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202532
May 202526
April 202527
March 202529
February 202518
January 202525
December 202421
November 202427
October 202430
September 202424
August 202421

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202518
April 202513
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202518
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Windy Nook and Whitehills in July 2025

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

1. Windy Nook Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Belmont (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Leamside (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Windy Ridge Villas (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Iona Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Monkton (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chilcrosse (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenbourne Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sea View (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Campion Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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