Crime in Whickham North, Gateshead
Comprehensive safety analysis for Whickham North, localized within Gateshead.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 13Theft from the person: 3Public order: 1 | 17 |
| On or near School Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 9Other theft: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park Map | Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 7 |
| On or near Rectory Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Church Chare Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5Other theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Napier Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Gibside Way Map | Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West)
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Motorcycle disorder in Winlaton, Chopwell and Ryton.
Issued: 30 Jan 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council to jointly visiting offenders. High visibility patrols conducted at key times alongside police drone deployments. We highlight through events all the ways to report motorcycle disorder.
Actioned: 26 May 2026
Acquisitive crime including shoplifting across all wards
Issued: 30 Jan 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and retail premises in the area to identify offenders. Consultation with local community groups. Officers make use of Criminal Behaviour Orders and Civil Injunctions.
Actioned: 26 May 2026
Anti-social behaviour in Winlaton and Blaydon
Issued: 30 Jan 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and local residents in the area to identify the persons responsible. Officers hold consultation with local community groups. We disrupt offenders by making use of dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices.
Actioned: 26 May 2026
Engagement Events
Ryton, Crawcrook, Clara Vale & Greenside Neighbourhood Watch
MeetingNeighbourhood Watch meeting with local officers and Councillors for any issues in the local area
7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
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Let's chat: policing in Chopwell
MeetingCome along to discuss local issues with neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and ideas about policing in your area.
11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Chopwell Community Centre
Let's chat: policing in Chopwell
MeetingCome along to discuss local issues with neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and ideas about policing in your area.
11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Chopwell Community Centre
Chopwell Neighbourhood Watch
MeetingCome along to discuss local issues with neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and ideas about policing in your area.
7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Chopwell Community Centre
Let's chat: policing in Chopwell
MeetingCome along to discuss local issues with neighbourhood officers. Share your concerns, feedback and ideas about policing in your area.
11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Chopwell Community Centre
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