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 May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winlaton and High Spen crime rate of 4.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Winlaton and High Spen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barlowfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Long Gair with total crimes: 2
  • Ullswater Crescent 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 May 2025 the Winlaton and High Spen has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winlaton and High Spen)CrimesRank (Winlaton and High Spen)CrimesRank (Winlaton and High Spen)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella90 10826 17834 16
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Birtley72 15980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21

Winlaton and High Spen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202424
November 202412
October 202416
September 202414
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202522
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413
July 202420
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Barlowfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Long Gair (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ullswater Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Naylor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Denham Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Huntley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thirlmere Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coniston Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hawesdale Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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