Crime in Winlaton and High Spen: statistics, rates and trends
405 crimes were recorded in Winlaton and High Spen in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winlaton and High Spen at a glance
- Crime trends in Winlaton and High Spen
- Types of crime in Winlaton and High Spen
- Winlaton and High Spen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winlaton and High Spen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winlaton and High Spen
- Population and deprivation in Winlaton and High Spen
- Questions about crime in Winlaton and High Spen
- About this data
405 crimes were recorded in Winlaton and High Spen in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 127 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winlaton and High Spen has the 3,039th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winlaton and High Spen | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 405 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,156 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winlaton and High Spen was highest in the year to July 2021 (586 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (405). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 405 | 49.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 412 | 50.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 467 | 57.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 432 | 53.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 58.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 586 | 71.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 483 | 59.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 471 | 57.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 453 | 55.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winlaton and High Spen 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 vehicle crime (+54%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 15.6 | 1.02 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 11.6 | 0.34 | -40% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.5 | 0.92 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -32% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.2 | 1.51 | +160% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Winlaton and High Spen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Winlaton and High Spen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winlaton and High Spen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winlaton and High Spen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winlaton and High Spen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winlaton and High Spen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winlaton and High Spen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winlaton and High Spen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winlaton and High Spen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winlaton and High Spen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Winlaton and High Spen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Winlaton and High Spen 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winlaton and High Spen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winlaton and High Spen 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winlaton and High Spen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winlaton and High Spen 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Winlaton and High Spen
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Winlaton and High Spen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Winlaton and High Spen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winlaton and High Spen.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winlaton and High Spen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | 1,237 | 114.8 | +131% |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 784 | 76.0 | +53% |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 739 | 82.1 | +65% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -1% |
| Whickham North | 1,145 | 195.1 | +293% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 402 | 40.9 | -18% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 342 | 38.8 | -22% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | +129% |
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 Winlaton and High Spen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beechwood | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Wasdale Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Waterloo Street | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Ramsay Street | 11 |
| On or near Ullswater Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Collingdon Green | 9 |
| On or near Hookergate Lane | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winlaton and High Spen 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 | 127 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 28.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 15.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Winlaton and High Spen has an estimated population of 8,156. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winlaton and High Spen sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winlaton and High Spen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Winlaton and High Spen a safe place to live?
Winlaton and High Spen recorded 49.7 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 Winlaton and High Spen?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (95).
Is crime in Winlaton and High Spen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winlaton and High Spen was down 2% on the year before: 405 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winlaton and High Spen?
Winlaton and High Spen 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 Winlaton and High Spen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.