WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills, Gateshead

Comprehensive safety analysis for Windy Nook and Whitehills, localized within Gateshead.

Total Crimes

66
trending_up +57.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

71.13per 1k
trending_down -1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,489

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour20
Violence & Sexual Offences19
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Theft4
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Vehicle Crime3
Public Order3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near St Alban'S Place Map
Shoplifting: 4Violence and sexual offences: 2Robbery: 1
7
On or near Whitehill Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Drugs: 1
6
On or near Coltsfoot Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Kane Gardens Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Oakwood Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Planesway Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Wealcroft Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Whitehouse Crescent Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Firtrees Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near White Oaks Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Gateshead district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Gateshead

City Average

85.24per 1k

Local Policing

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

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Local Priorities

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: 21 Aug 2026

Gateshead East motorcycle anti-social behaviour (ASB)

Issued: 29 Aug 2025

Status Update

Off-road motorbikes/Surrons are the most prevalent type of ASB for Gateshead East with areas such as Whitehills Nature Reserve suffering a disproportionate amount of reports. Open community meetings with partners have been conducted with days of action to follow.

Actioned: 21 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

OCT1

Community Drop-in Session

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schedule

5:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Library, Joicey Street, Pelaw, Gateshead

OCT5

Low Fell Residents Meeting

Meeting

Low Fell Neighbourhood Officer to attend to engage with residents, partners and community leads to gather intelligence, provide reassurance and aim to reduce crime and ASB. NPT Sgt/Insp to consider attendance.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Blaydon Room, Gateshead Civic Centre

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