Crime in Wideopen: statistics, rates and trends
491 crimes were recorded in Wideopen in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wideopen at a glance
- Crime trends in Wideopen
- Types of crime in Wideopen
- Wideopen compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wideopen
- Streets with the most crime in Wideopen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wideopen
- Population and deprivation in Wideopen
- Questions about crime in Wideopen
- About this data
491 crimes were recorded in Wideopen in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wideopen has the 1,203rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wideopen | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 491 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,319 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wideopen was highest in the year to July 2020 (835 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (491). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 491 | 47.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 506 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 508 | 49.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 718 | 69.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 645 | 62.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 713 | 69.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 835 | 80.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 778 | 75.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 693 | 67.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wideopen 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+44%) and anti-social behaviour (+42%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-49%) and criminal damage and arson (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 15.7 | 0.46 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 11.8 | 0.77 | +42% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +44% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +31% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -49% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +54% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wideopen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wideopen recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wideopen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wideopen recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wideopen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wideopen recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wideopen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wideopen recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wideopen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wideopen recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wideopen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wideopen recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wideopen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wideopen recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wideopen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wideopen recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wideopen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wideopen recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wideopen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wideopen recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wideopen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wideopen recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wideopen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wideopen 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 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wideopen
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wideopen 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wideopen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wideopen.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wideopen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | 607 | 61.7 | +30% |
| Longbenton | 1,910 | 71.7 | +51% |
| Cramlington | 2,710 | 84.9 | +79% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,997 | 122.1 | +157% |
| Backworth | 341 | 67.8 | +43% |
| Seaton Delaval | 746 | 92.0 | +93% |
| Shiremoor | 546 | 84.9 | +78% |
| Ponteland | 457 | 36.6 | -23% |
1 areas within Wideopen, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Weetslade had the highest rate (56.4 per 1,000) and Weetslade the lowest (56.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weetslade | Neighbourhood | 10,911 | 615 | 56.4 |
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 Wideopen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Drysdale Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Widdrington Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Ferguson Crescent | 16 |
| On or near George Street | 13 |
| On or near Grey Street | 13 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 13 |
| On or near Wallington Avenue | 13 |
| On or near A1056 | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wideopen 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 | 26.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 128 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 122 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Wideopen has an estimated population of 10,319. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wideopen sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wideopen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Wideopen a safe place to live?
Wideopen recorded 47.6 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 Wideopen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Wideopen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wideopen was down 3% on the year before: 491 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 506 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wideopen?
Wideopen 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 Wideopen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.