Crime in Dunston and Teams: statistics, rates and trends
1,047 crimes were recorded in Dunston and Teams in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dunston and Teams
- Questions about crime in Dunston and Teams
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (296), anti-social behaviour (244) and criminal damage and arson (114) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 986th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dunston and Teams | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,047 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,395 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dunston and Teams of any year here (1,047 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,047 | 111.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,258 | 133.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,362 | 145.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,548 | 164.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,628 | 173.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,956 | 208.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,772 | 188.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,871 | 199.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,852 | 197.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dunston and Teams recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (80% above the national rate), other crime (71% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (69% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 202 to 244, while public order fell from 124 to 61 and violence and sexual offences fell from 391 to 296.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 26.0 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 12.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 7.8 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.8 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Burglary | 56 | 6.0 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dunston and Teams; the highest is Bridges (217.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunston Hill and Whickham East (36.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dunston and Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | -21% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 317 | 36.0 | -68% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -39% |
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +95% |
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | -22% |
| Whickham North | 1,130 | 192.5 | +73% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -60% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 379 | 38.5 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Dunston and Teams over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eleventh Avenue North” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eleventh Avenue North | 81 |
| On or near Seymour Street | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Rose Street | 29 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Ropery Road | 26 |
| On or near Ross Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Dixon Place | 24 |
| On or near Fontwell Drive | 24 |
Of the 803 crimes in Dunston and Teams with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 244 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 362 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 221 | 27.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 197 | 24.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Dunston and Teams has an estimated population of 9,395 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dunston and Teams average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dunston and Teams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dunston and Teams a safe place to live?
Dunston and Teams recorded 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 986th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Dunston and Teams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Dunston and Teams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dunston and Teams was down 17% on the year before: 1,047 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,258 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dunston and Teams?
About 9,395 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dunston and Teams?
Dunston and Teams is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.