Crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills: statistics, rates and trends
788 crimes were recorded in Windy Nook and Whitehills in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills at a glance
- Crime trends in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- Types of crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- Windy Nook and Whitehills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- Population and deprivation in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- Questions about crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- About this data
788 crimes were recorded in Windy Nook and Whitehills in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Windy Nook and Whitehills has the 1,681st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Windy Nook and Whitehills | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 788 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.5 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,327 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,101 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (788). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 788 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 798 | 85.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,007 | 108.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,001 | 107.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 851 | 91.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 965 | 103.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 999 | 107.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,096 | 117.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,101 | 118.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Windy Nook and Whitehills 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 anti-social behaviour, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+73%). The largest falls were in public order (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 26.1 | 0.76 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 24.3 | 1.59 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.7 | 0.57 | +144% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -36% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -23% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +3% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -7% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.88 | -20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 32 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 3% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Windy Nook and Whitehills
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Windy Nook and Whitehills 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 Windy Nook and Whitehills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Windy Nook and Whitehills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windy Nook and Whitehills |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +68% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | +42% |
| Pelaw and Heworth | 623 | 75.5 | -11% |
| Wardley and Leam Lane | 719 | 82.0 | -3% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | +7% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -46% |
| Chowdene | 1,197 | 150.3 | +78% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -16% |
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 Windy Nook and Whitehills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whitehill Drive | 57 |
| On or near St Alban'S Place | 51 |
| On or near Oakwood | 47 |
| On or near Coltsfoot Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Windy Nook Road | 35 |
| On or near Windy Ridge Villas | 29 |
| On or near White Oaks | 25 |
| On or near Iona Road | 22 |
| On or near Lecondale | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Windy Nook and Whitehills 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 227 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 26.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 177 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 20.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Windy Nook and Whitehills has an estimated population of 9,327. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Windy Nook and Whitehills sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Windy Nook and Whitehills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.2% |
Is Windy Nook and Whitehills a safe place to live?
Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Windy Nook and Whitehills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills was down 1% on the year before: 788 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 798 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Windy Nook and Whitehills?
Windy Nook and Whitehills 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 Windy Nook and Whitehills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.