Crime in Whickham South and Sunniside: statistics, rates and trends
402 crimes were recorded in Whickham South and Sunniside in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whickham South and Sunniside at a glance
- Crime trends in Whickham South and Sunniside
- Types of crime in Whickham South and Sunniside
- Whickham South and Sunniside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whickham South and Sunniside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whickham South and Sunniside
- Population and deprivation in Whickham South and Sunniside
- Questions about crime in Whickham South and Sunniside
- About this data
402 crimes were recorded in Whickham South and Sunniside in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 103 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whickham South and Sunniside has the 3,412th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whickham South and Sunniside | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 402 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.9 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,837 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whickham South and Sunniside was highest in the year to July 2024 (562 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (402). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 402 | 40.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 438 | 44.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 562 | 57.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 524 | 53.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 510 | 51.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 546 | 55.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 520 | 52.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 537 | 54.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 506 | 51.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whickham South and Sunniside 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+25%) and public order (+14%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-31%) and violence and sexual offences (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 10.5 | 0.31 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 8.2 | 0.54 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.1 | 0.49 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 0.95 | +94% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +14% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.8 | 1.35 | +180% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.1 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +23% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whickham South and Sunniside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whickham South and Sunniside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whickham South and Sunniside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whickham South and Sunniside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whickham South and Sunniside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whickham South and Sunniside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whickham South and Sunniside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whickham South and Sunniside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whickham South and Sunniside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whickham South and Sunniside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whickham South and Sunniside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whickham South and Sunniside 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whickham South and Sunniside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whickham South and Sunniside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whickham South and Sunniside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whickham South and Sunniside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham North | 1,145 | 195.1 | +377% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 342 | 38.8 | -5% |
| Blaydon | 1,237 | 114.8 | +181% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | +178% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | +119% |
| Winlaton and High Spen | 405 | 49.7 | +22% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | +73% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | +13% |
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 South and Sunniside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gateshead Road | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Farm Close | 22 |
| On or near Prinn Place | 18 |
| On or near Neill Drive | 14 |
| On or near Briarsyde Close | 9 |
| On or near Elm Street West | 8 |
| On or near Granby Close | 8 |
| On or near Hillhead Lane | 8 |
| On or near Queens Drive | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whickham South and Sunniside 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 | 132 | 32.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 16.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Whickham South and Sunniside has an estimated population of 9,837. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whickham South and Sunniside sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whickham South and Sunniside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Whickham South and Sunniside a safe place to live?
Whickham South and Sunniside recorded 40.9 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 Whickham South and Sunniside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Whickham South and Sunniside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whickham South and Sunniside was down 8% on the year before: 402 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whickham South and Sunniside?
Whickham South and Sunniside 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 South and Sunniside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.