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 March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windy Nook and Whitehills crime rate of 3.39 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windy Nook Road with total crimes: 7
  • Oakwood with total crimes: 5
  • Coltsfoot Gardens with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Windy Nook and Whitehills has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
Bridges269 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell130 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon116 41,656 21,567 4
Felling89 81,468 31,572 3
Whickham North127 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams101 51,459 41,508 6
Lamesley94 61,142 91,058 10
Deckham77 121,301 71,148 7
Saltwell90 71,297 81,083 9
Birtley83 9980 13876 15
Lobley Hill and Bensham65 171,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella79 10826 17834 16
Chowdene77 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth74 131,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane70 16857 16975 13
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill71 15930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East37 21593 19730 18
Low Fell39 18717 18662 19
Winlaton and High Spen37 19521 21479 22
Whickham South and Sunniside37 20531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Windy Nook and Whitehills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202518
January 202525
December 202421
November 202427
October 202430
September 202424
August 202421
July 202427
June 202460
May 202441
April 202434

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414
June 202438
May 202416
April 202421

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 202410

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 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Windy Nook and Whitehills in March 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)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Oakwood (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Coltsfoot Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leamside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Belmont (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Prestwick (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Firtrees (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitehill Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bleachfeld (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stone Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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