Crime in Winlaton and High Spen: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Winlaton and High Spen in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Winlaton and High Spen
- Questions about crime in Winlaton and High Spen
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (117), violence and sexual offences (99) and vehicle crime (39) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,090th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Winlaton and High Spen | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 393 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,156 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Winlaton and High Spen of any year here (393 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 393 | 48.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 406 | 49.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 459 | 56.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 454 | 55.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 473 | 58.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 591 | 72.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 470 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 474 | 58.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 437 | 53.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winlaton and High Spen recorded notably more other crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (65% below) and other theft (56% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 99 to 117, while violence and sexual offences fell from 153 to 99 and criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 12.1 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winlaton and High Spen; the highest is Whickham North (192.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunston Hill and Whickham East (36.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winlaton and High Spen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | 1,181 | 109.6 | +127% |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 831 | 80.5 | +67% |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 709 | 78.8 | +64% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | +1% |
| Whickham North | 1,130 | 192.5 | +300% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 379 | 38.5 | -20% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 317 | 36.0 | -25% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,047 | 111.4 | +131% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Winlaton and High Spen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beechwood” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beechwood | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Wasdale Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Waterloo Street | 15 |
| On or near Hookergate Lane | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Ullswater Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Collingdon Green | 9 |
| On or near Ramsay Street | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
Of the 276 crimes in Winlaton and High Spen with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 31.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.1% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Winlaton and High Spen has an estimated population of 8,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winlaton and High Spen average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Winlaton and High Spen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winlaton and High Spen a safe place to live?
Winlaton and High Spen recorded 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,090th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Winlaton and High Spen?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (99).
Is crime in Winlaton and High Spen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winlaton and High Spen was down 3% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 406 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winlaton and High Spen?
About 8,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winlaton and High Spen?
Winlaton and High Spen 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.