Dunston Hill and Whickham East Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Dunston Hill and Whickham East, localized within gateshead.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
Lobley hill Community Meeting
MeetingLobley 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.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Hillside Church, Lobley hill
Swalwell Community Fire station
Other EventHead to the Fire Station to meet your local blue light teams
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Swalwell fire station
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