Crime in Wardley and Leam Lane: statistics, rates and trends
719 crimes were recorded in Wardley and Leam Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wardley and Leam Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Wardley and Leam Lane
- Types of crime in Wardley and Leam Lane
- Wardley and Leam Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wardley and Leam Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wardley and Leam Lane
- Population and deprivation in Wardley and Leam Lane
- Questions about crime in Wardley and Leam Lane
- About this data
719 crimes were recorded in Wardley and Leam Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 231 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wardley and Leam Lane has the 1,779th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wardley and Leam Lane | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 719 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.0 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,766 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wardley and Leam Lane was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,019 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (719). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 719 | 82.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 841 | 95.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 878 | 100.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 857 | 97.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 799 | 91.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 807 | 92.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 794 | 90.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,019 | 116.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 858 | 97.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wardley and Leam Lane 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+45%) and shoplifting (+44%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 26.4 | 0.77 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 15.9 | 1.03 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 7.9 | 0.95 | +44% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -35% |
| Burglary | 45 | 5.1 | 1.45 | +45% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -9% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.9 | 1.84 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -32% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -73% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wardley and Leam Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wardley and Leam Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wardley and Leam Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wardley and Leam Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wardley and Leam Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wardley and Leam Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wardley and Leam Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wardley and Leam Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wardley and Leam Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wardley and Leam Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wardley and Leam Lane
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wardley and Leam Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wardley and Leam Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wardley and Leam Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wardley and Leam Lane 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wardley and Leam Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wardley and Leam Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wardley and Leam Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelaw and Heworth | 623 | 75.5 | -8% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | +3% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | +46% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +73% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | +10% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -44% |
| Chowdene | 1,197 | 150.3 | +83% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +166% |
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 Wardley and Leam Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Prince George Square | 65 |
| On or near Staindrop | 50 |
| On or near Meresyde | 36 |
| On or near Hopedene | 33 |
| On or near Chevington | 30 |
| On or near Falstone | 21 |
| On or near Whinbrooke | 21 |
| On or near Alderwyk | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wardley and Leam Lane 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 | 242 | 33.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 163 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Wardley and Leam Lane has an estimated population of 8,766. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wardley and Leam Lane sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wardley and Leam Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Wardley and Leam Lane a safe place to live?
Wardley and Leam Lane recorded 82.0 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 Wardley and Leam Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in Wardley and Leam Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wardley and Leam Lane was down 15% on the year before: 719 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 841 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wardley and Leam Lane?
Wardley and Leam Lane 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 Wardley and Leam Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.