WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Bridges Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bridges, localized within gateshead.

Total Crimes

163
trending_up +8050.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

144.68per 1k

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,954

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour49
Violence & Sexual Offences42
Other Theft15
Shoplifting12
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Public Order7
Drug Offences5
Theft from Person4
Other Crime4
Burglary4
Vehicle Crime4
Robbery3
Bicycle Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near West Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Anti-social behaviour: 5Shoplifting: 4
17
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 2
16
On or near Charles Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
8
On or near King James Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1
6
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Ripon Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Overhill Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Ann Street Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 3
3
On or near Coatsworth Court Map
Other theft: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within gateshead district.

Local Rank

#22safest in gateshead

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

87.14per 1k

Local Policing

Leam Lane, Wardley, Heworth, Felling and Bill Quay (Gateshead East)

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Local Priorities

Reducing crime and disorder around Wrekenton High Street as a result of recent thefts from local shops and ASB on Wrekenton High Street.

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

A focused three-month Problem-Oriented Policing plan is underway, with high-visibility patrols, engagement events for residents and businesses, and targeted operations aimed at offenders to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Anti-social behaviour in residential properties across Gateshead East

Issued: 19 Oct 2025

Status Update

Closure orders are now imposed on problematic premises whilst dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices have been used to disrupt those responsible. 11 properties have been subject to full or partial closure order with homes repossessed by the landlord or housing association. We undertake patrols at all closed properties, and anyone found breaching the order is arrested and charged.

Actioned: 16 Oct 2025

Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Sheraton & Fewster Square, Leam Lane

Issued: 19 Oct 2025

Status Update

A three-month Problem-Oriented Policing plan is underway, with targeted days of action, high-visibility patrols, and resident engagement events. We are also using closure orders and injunctions to target offenders and reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Motorcycle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Gateshead East

Issued: 29 Aug 2025

Status Update

We take days of action with targeted patrols using community intelligence, police motorcycle unit and supported by helicopter and drone capability to deter and track down ASB bikes.

Actioned: 26 Feb 2026

Protecting vulnerable people at risk of urban street gangs on the Sunderland Road Poets Estate

Issued: 24 Jun 2025

Status Update

Working with the Council to safeguard vulnerable tenants by providing rehousing options for those at risk of urban street gang cuckooing.

Actioned: 24 Jun 2025

Engagement Events

MAY20

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

JUN17

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

JUL15

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

location_on

Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

AUG12

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

location_on

Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

SEP9

Let's chat: policing in Gateshead

Meeting

A chance to meet your local neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and suggestions for policing in Gateshead.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

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