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 July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winlaton and High Spen crime rate of 4.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Winlaton and High Spen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanover Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Gibside View with total crimes: 2
  • Waterloo Street 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 areas in the Gateshead.

    • 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 areas in the Gateshead.

  • 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 July 2025 the Winlaton and High Spen has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winlaton and High Spen)CrimesRank (Winlaton and High Spen)CrimesRank (Winlaton and High Spen)
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
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 13978 141,128 8
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 Spen 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202424
November 202412
October 202416
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20258
April 202510
March 202522
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
January 20253
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Winlaton and High Spen in July 2025

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

1. Hanover Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Gibside View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Waterloo Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Barlowfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. June Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Woodlands Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Beechwood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Windermere Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parkland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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