Crime in Whickham North: statistics, rates and trends
1,145 crimes were recorded in Whickham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 195.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whickham North
- Questions about crime in Whickham North
- About this data
1,145 crimes were recorded in Whickham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 195.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 335 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whickham North has the 212th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whickham North | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,145 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 195.1 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,869 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whickham North was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,522 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,145). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 1,145 | 195.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,391 | 237.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,448 | 246.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,432 | 244.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,413 | 240.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,237 | 210.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,283 | 218.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,319 | 224.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,522 | 259.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whickham North 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+52%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 335 | 57.1 | 6.89 | -14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 39.4 | 1.15 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 31.2 | 2.03 | -19% |
| Other theft | 78 | 13.3 | 2.08 | -9% |
| Public order | 73 | 12.4 | 1.87 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 10.1 | 1.48 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 8.3 | 1.70 | -4% |
| Burglary | 42 | 7.2 | 2.02 | +0% |
| Other crime | 32 | 5.5 | 2.58 | +52% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.7 | 1.15 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 2.6 | 1.51 | +150% |
| Robbery | 14 | 2.4 | 1.77 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 1.24 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.05 | -40% |
Shoplifting in Whickham North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whickham North recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Whickham North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whickham North recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whickham North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whickham North recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whickham North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whickham North recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whickham North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whickham North recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whickham North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whickham North recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whickham North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whickham North recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whickham North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whickham North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whickham North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whickham North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whickham North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whickham North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whickham North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whickham North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whickham North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whickham North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whickham North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whickham North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whickham North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whickham North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whickham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whickham North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whickham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 342 | 38.8 | -80% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 402 | 40.9 | -79% |
| Blaydon | 1,237 | 114.8 | -41% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | -42% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | -54% |
| Winlaton and High Spen | 405 | 49.7 | -75% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -64% |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 784 | 76.0 | -61% |
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 Whickham North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 242 |
| On or near Parking Area | 117 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 97 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Front Street | 48 |
| On or near Gibside Way | 40 |
| On or near Napier Road | 29 |
| On or near School Lane | 29 |
| On or near Park Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Church Chare | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whickham North 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 | 365 | 31.9% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 22.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 256 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 183 | 16.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Whickham North has an estimated population of 5,869. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whickham North sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whickham North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Whickham North a safe place to live?
Whickham North recorded 195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Whickham North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (231).
Is crime in Whickham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whickham North was down 18% on the year before: 1,145 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,391 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whickham North?
Whickham North 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 Whickham North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.