Crime Rate in Winlaton and High Spen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winlaton and High Spen

The total recorded crimes in Winlaton and High Spen, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winlaton and High Spen crime rate of 5.15 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 Winlaton and High Spen, encompassing approximately 7,187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Winlaton and High Spen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechwood with total crimes: 10
  • Long Gair with total crimes: 3
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Winlaton and High Spen?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Winlaton and High Spen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 521 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Winlaton and High Spen recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Winlaton and High Spen had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 479 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Winlaton and High Spen recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Winlaton and High Spen has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Winlaton and High Spen Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Winlaton and High Spen has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Winlaton and High Spen crimes were 521. The crime rate of Winlaton and High Spen in 2024 was 72.49 (year) or 6.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winlaton and High Spen were around 479 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.65 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking 22 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
Windy Nook and Whitehills71 14978 141,128 8
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
Whickham South and Sunniside37 20531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Winlaton and High Spen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 14 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 (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413
July 202420
June 202440
May 202423
April 20249

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202424
November 202412
October 202416
September 202414
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Winlaton and High Spen in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Winlaton and High Spen postcode area is presented below.

1. Beechwood (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
2. Long Gair (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Coldstream Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Farndale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cresswell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coniston Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ullswater Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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