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Crime in Dunston Hill

Dunston Hill had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 34% on the three months before.

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

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33.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-34%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 32 Apr 44 May 27 Jun 16 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2031%
anti-social behaviour914%
criminal damage812%
theft812%
public order69%
other crime46%
burglary35%
robbery23%

Dunston Hill against Gateshead

TypeDunston Hill per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence10.419.1▼ 20%
Burglary1.63.3–
Vehicle crime0.54–
Anti-social behaviour4.717.6▼ 70%
Theft and robbery6.36.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Teams102.9▲ 13%
Swalwell98.9▲ 4%
Whickham74.8▼ 6%
Dunston71.9▼ 24%
Lobley Hill62.7▲ 20%
Dunston Hill33.9▼ 34%
Fellside25.2▼ 19%
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 Hill a safe area?

Dunston Hill had about 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dunston Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage (8).