WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Dunston Hill and Whickham East, localized within gateshead.

Total Crimes

23

Annual Crime Rate

38.93per 1k

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

8,785

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences6
Vehicle Crime4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Public Order2
Other Crime2
Shoplifting1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Kipling Avenue Map
Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Knightside Gardens Map
Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Oaklands Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Morris Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Dunston Bank Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Oak Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Park Terrace Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Grace Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Holly Avenue Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Safety comparison within gateshead district.

Local Rank

#3safest in gateshead

National Safety

Top 20%Safest

City Average

87.14per 1k

Local Policing

Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting around Dunston Park and Fellside Road Whickham

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and retail premises in the area to identify offenders, consultation with local community groups and high visibility patrols conducted at key times. The team makes use of dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices, resulting in reduced reports of shoplifting and increase of community confidence.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Protect Vulnerable victims and victims of Domestic Abuse

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We make use of all possible police tools including community protection notices and closure orders to protect vulnerable people and target offenders. Officers make regular revisits to build trust and protect victims, engaging with other services to target the issues holistically.

Actioned: 22 Oct 2025

Motorcycle disorder around Sunniside, Kibblesworth, and Staithes in Dunston.

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council visiting offenders, high visibility patrols conducted at key times. Officers make use of the force drone to track offences in progress and we highlight through events all the ways to report motorcycle disorder. This has shown a significant reduction in incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN9

Lobley hill Community Meeting

Meeting

Lobley hill community meeting with residents. Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Hillside Church, Lobley hill

JUN20

Swalwell Community Fire station

Other Event

Head to the Fire Station to meet your local blue light teams

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Swalwell fire station

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