Crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East: statistics, rates and trends
317 crimes were recorded in Dunston Hill and Whickham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Questions about crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (48) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,594th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 317 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.0 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -36% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,816 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East of any year here (317 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 317 | 36.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 495 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 569 | 64.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 722 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 536 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 524 | 59.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 573 | 65.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 613 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 645 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 60 to 30 and violence and sexual offences fell from 225 to 123.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 14.0 | 34.2 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Dunston Hill and Whickham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dunston Hill and Whickham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham North | 1,130 | 192.5 | +435% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,047 | 111.4 | +210% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | +145% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 379 | 38.5 | +7% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | +89% |
| Blaydon | 1,181 | 109.6 | +205% |
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +505% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Dunston Hill and Whickham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Wordsworth Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Knightside Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Clavering Road | 13 |
| On or near Market Lane | 12 |
| On or near Park Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Dunston Bank | 9 |
| On or near Morris Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Kingsley Place | 8 |
Of the 269 crimes in Dunston Hill and Whickham East with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 32.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 26.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Dunston Hill and Whickham East has an estimated population of 8,816 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (26%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dunston Hill and Whickham East average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dunston Hill and Whickham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dunston Hill and Whickham East a safe place to live?
Dunston Hill and Whickham East recorded 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,594th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dunston Hill and Whickham East was down 36% on the year before: 317 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 495 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dunston Hill and Whickham East?
About 8,816 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dunston Hill and Whickham East?
Dunston Hill and Whickham East 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.