Crime in Whickham North: statistics, rates and trends
1,130 crimes were recorded in Whickham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 192.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whickham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Whickham North
- Types of crime in Whickham North
- Whickham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whickham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whickham North
- Demographics of Whickham North
- Questions about crime in Whickham North
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (335), violence and sexual offences (231) and anti-social behaviour (174) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 224th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Whickham North | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,130 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 192.5 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 5,869 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whickham North of any year here (1,130 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,130 | 192.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,417 | 241.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,384 | 235.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,494 | 254.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,389 | 236.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,257 | 214.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,263 | 215.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,333 | 227.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,489 | 253.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whickham North recorded notably more shoplifting (6.8 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (93% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 31 and vehicle crime rose from 46 to 55, while public order fell from 117 to 72 and criminal damage and arson fell from 97 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 335 | 57.1 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 39.4 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 29.6 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 72 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other theft | 71 | 12.1 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 9.4 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Burglary | 40 | 6.8 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Other crime | 31 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 2.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Whickham North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whickham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 317 | 36.0 | -81% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 379 | 38.5 | -80% |
| Blaydon | 1,181 | 109.6 | -43% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,047 | 111.4 | -42% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | -54% |
| Winlaton and High Spen | 393 | 48.2 | -75% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -65% |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 831 | 80.5 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Whickham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (219).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 219 |
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 90 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Front Street | 46 |
| On or near Gibside Way | 45 |
| On or near School Lane | 28 |
| On or near Napier Road | 27 |
| On or near Park Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Church Chare | 19 |
Of the 956 crimes in Whickham North with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 265 | 27.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 264 | 27.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% | 34.5% |
Whickham North has an estimated population of 5,869 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whickham North average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whickham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whickham North a safe place to live?
Whickham North recorded 192.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 224th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Whickham North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (231).
Is crime in Whickham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whickham North was down 20% on the year before: 1,130 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,417 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whickham North?
About 5,869 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whickham North?
Whickham North 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.