Crime in Bridges: statistics, rates and trends
2,799 crimes were recorded in Bridges in the 12 months to July 2026, 218.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
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2,799 crimes were recorded in Bridges in the 12 months to July 2026, 218.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 754 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridges has the 162nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridges | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,799 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 218.6 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 12,805 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridges was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,851 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,799). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,799 | 218.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,291 | 257.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,461 | 270.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,764 | 293.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,254 | 254.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,605 | 281.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,544 | 276.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,614 | 282.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,851 | 300.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 216 |
| June 2026 | 236 |
| May 2026 | 256 |
| April 2026 | 228 |
| March 2026 | 163 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 241 |
| November 2025 | 307 |
| October 2025 | 332 |
| September 2025 | 289 |
| August 2025 | 301 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridges over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other crime (+44%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-47%) and public order (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 754 | 58.9 | 1.72 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 627 | 49.0 | 3.19 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 240 | 18.7 | 2.26 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 17.6 | 2.59 | -11% |
| Public order | 212 | 16.6 | 2.49 | -34% |
| Other theft | 174 | 13.6 | 2.13 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 11.3 | 2.30 | +4% |
| Burglary | 125 | 9.8 | 2.76 | +2% |
| Robbery | 72 | 5.6 | 4.16 | +9% |
| Other crime | 69 | 5.4 | 2.55 | +44% |
| Drugs | 67 | 5.2 | 1.60 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 3.1 | 1.85 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.0 | 2.47 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.8 | 1.85 | -47% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridges
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridges recorded 754 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridges
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridges recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridges
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridges recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridges
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridges recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridges
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridges recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridges
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridges recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridges
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridges recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridges
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridges recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridges
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridges recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridges
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridges recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridges
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridges recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridges
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridges recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridges
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridges recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridges
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridges recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridges, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridges.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -68% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | -59% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | -45% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | -59% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | -48% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -79% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | -61% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | -35% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bridges over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 338 |
| On or near West Street | 249 |
| On or near Parking Area | 168 |
| On or near Charles Street | 159 |
| On or near Shelley Drive | 118 |
| On or near Gateshead Stadium | 103 |
| On or near Hopper Street | 89 |
| On or near Ann Street | 83 |
| On or near Half Moon Lane | 80 |
| On or near Mill Road | 67 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridges over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,043 | 37.3% |
| Not recorded | 627 | 22.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 559 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 455 | 16.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 74 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Bridges has an estimated population of 12,805. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridges sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridges |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.4% |
| Social rented homes | 26.9% |
| Private rented homes | 37.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.8% |
Is Bridges a safe place to live?
Bridges recorded 218.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bridges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 754 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (627).
Is crime in Bridges going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridges was down 15% on the year before: 2,799 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridges?
Bridges is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bridges. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.