Crime in Dunston and Teams: statistics, rates and trends
1,068 crimes were recorded in Dunston and Teams in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dunston and Teams at a glance
- Crime trends in Dunston and Teams
- Types of crime in Dunston and Teams
- Dunston and Teams compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dunston and Teams
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dunston and Teams
- Population and deprivation in Dunston and Teams
- Questions about crime in Dunston and Teams
- About this data
1,068 crimes were recorded in Dunston and Teams in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 310 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dunston and Teams has the 934th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dunston and Teams | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,068 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.7 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,395 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dunston and Teams was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,970 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,068). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 1,068 | 113.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,248 | 132.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,386 | 147.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,554 | 165.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,640 | 174.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,970 | 209.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,733 | 184.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,916 | 203.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,842 | 196.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dunston and Teams 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+20%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-70%) and drugs (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 33.0 | 0.96 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 26.3 | 1.71 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 12.1 | 1.79 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 7.8 | 0.94 | +16% |
| Other theft | 67 | 7.1 | 1.12 | -22% |
| Public order | 67 | 7.1 | 1.07 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.8 | 1.38 | +10% |
| Burglary | 50 | 5.3 | 1.50 | -28% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.5 | 1.66 | +14% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.1 | 0.65 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.77 | -70% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.55 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dunston and Teams
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dunston and Teams recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dunston and Teams
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dunston and Teams recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dunston and Teams
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dunston and Teams recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dunston and Teams
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dunston and Teams recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dunston and Teams
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dunston and Teams recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dunston and Teams
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dunston and Teams recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dunston and Teams
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dunston and Teams recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dunston and Teams
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dunston and Teams recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dunston and Teams
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dunston and Teams recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dunston and Teams
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dunston and Teams recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dunston and Teams
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dunston and Teams recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dunston and Teams
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dunston and Teams recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dunston and Teams
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dunston and Teams recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dunston and Teams
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dunston and Teams recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dunston and Teams, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dunston and Teams.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dunston and Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | -21% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 342 | 38.8 | -66% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -38% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +92% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | -20% |
| Whickham North | 1,145 | 195.1 | +72% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -60% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 402 | 40.9 | -64% |
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 Dunston and Teams over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eleventh Avenue North | 83 |
| On or near Seymour Street | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Rose Street | 30 |
| On or near Ross Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Dixon Place | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Fontwell Drive | 24 |
| On or near Ropery Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dunston and Teams 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 | 377 | 35.3% |
| Not recorded | 247 | 23.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 221 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 198 | 18.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Dunston and Teams has an estimated population of 9,395. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dunston and Teams sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dunston and Teams |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% |
| Social rented homes | 31.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is Dunston and Teams a safe place to live?
Dunston and Teams recorded 113.7 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 Dunston and Teams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Dunston and Teams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dunston and Teams was down 14% on the year before: 1,068 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,248 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dunston and Teams?
Dunston and Teams 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 Dunston and Teams. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.