Crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in Dunston Hill and Whickham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Types of crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Population and deprivation in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Questions about crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- About this data
342 crimes were recorded in Dunston Hill and Whickham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dunston Hill and Whickham East has the 3,488th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 342 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -31% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,816 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East was highest in the year to July 2023 (720 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (342). Over the whole period it fell 47%, 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 | 342 | 38.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 493 | 55.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 596 | 67.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 720 | 81.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 513 | 58.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 517 | 58.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 583 | 66.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 626 | 71.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 640 | 72.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dunston Hill and Whickham East 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. The largest falls were in public order (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -37% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -38% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -34% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.2 | 1.02 | +58% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.7 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.05 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dunston Hill and Whickham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dunston Hill and Whickham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dunston Hill and Whickham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham North | 1,145 | 195.1 | +403% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | +193% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | +131% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 402 | 40.9 | +5% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | +82% |
| Blaydon | 1,237 | 114.8 | +196% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +463% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | +19% |
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 Hill and Whickham East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Market Lane | 16 |
| On or near Knightside Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Clavering Road | 13 |
| On or near Kingsley Place | 11 |
| On or near Dunston Bank | 10 |
| On or near Morris Road | 10 |
| On or near Park Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dunston Hill and Whickham East 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 | 110 | 32.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 29.2% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 14.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
Dunston Hill and Whickham East has an estimated population of 8,816. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dunston Hill and Whickham East sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dunston Hill and Whickham East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Dunston Hill and Whickham East a safe place to live?
Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hill and Whickham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East was down 31% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 493 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dunston Hill and Whickham East?
Dunston Hill and Whickham East 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 Hill and Whickham East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.