Crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills: statistics, rates and trends
763 crimes were recorded in Windy Nook and Whitehills in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Windy Nook and Whitehills
- Questions about crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (237), anti-social behaviour (206) and criminal damage and arson (74) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,769th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Windy Nook and Whitehills | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 763 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.8 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,327 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills of any year here (763 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 763 | 81.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 818 | 87.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 971 | 104.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,021 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 865 | 92.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 939 | 100.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,012 | 108.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,088 | 116.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,116 | 119.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded notably more other crime (52% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (44% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 147 to 206 and other crime rose from 25 to 30, while public order fell from 67 to 42 and other theft fell from 54 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 25.4 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 22.1 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 5.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 42 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Windy Nook and Whitehills; the highest is Chowdene (146.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Fell (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windy Nook and Whitehills |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | +74% |
| Felling | 918 | 120.3 | +47% |
| Pelaw and Heworth | 627 | 76.0 | -7% |
| Wardley and Leam Lane | 720 | 82.1 | 0% |
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | +7% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -45% |
| Chowdene | 1,167 | 146.5 | +79% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Windy Nook and Whitehills over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Alban'S Place” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Alban'S Place | 54 |
| On or near Whitehill Drive | 52 |
| On or near Oakwood | 44 |
| On or near Coltsfoot Gardens | 38 |
| On or near Windy Ridge Villas | 29 |
| On or near Windy Nook Road | 27 |
| On or near White Oaks | 24 |
| On or near Lecondale | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Kane Gardens | 19 |
Of the 557 crimes in Windy Nook and Whitehills with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 169 | 30.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 28.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Windy Nook and Whitehills has an estimated population of 9,327 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Windy Nook and Whitehills average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Windy Nook and Whitehills | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Windy Nook and Whitehills a safe place to live?
Windy Nook and Whitehills recorded 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,769th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
Is crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windy Nook and Whitehills was down 7% on the year before: 763 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 818 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Windy Nook and Whitehills?
About 9,327 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Windy Nook and Whitehills?
Windy Nook and Whitehills 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.