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Crime in Dunston

Dunston had 118 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

NE11, Gateshead · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Dunston

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71.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

47 Mar 50 Apr 58 May 44 Jun 35 Jul 39 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Dunston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4336%
anti-social behaviour2118%
criminal damage1513%
theft119%
shoplifting76%
public order54%
burglary43%
vehicle crime33%

Dunston against Gateshead

TypeDunston per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence26.219.1▲ 10%
Burglary2.43.3–
Vehicle crime1.84–
Anti-social behaviour12.817.6▼ 57%
Theft and robbery9.16.3▲ 50%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Elswick149.6▲ 18%
Teams102.9▲ 13%
Bensham100▲ 11%
Whickham74.8▼ 6%
Dunston71.9▼ 24%
Lobley Hill62.7▲ 20%
Dunston Hill33.9▼ 34%
See every Gateshead area ranked on the crime in Gateshead page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dunston a safe area?

Dunston had about 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dunston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage (15).