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Crime in High Spen

High Spen had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 41.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 30th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 44% on the three months before.

NE39, Gateshead · within 0.75 miles of the middle of High Spen

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41.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
30 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-44%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 14 Apr 14 May 9 Jun 5 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of High Spen. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence941%
anti-social behaviour732%
public order29%
theft15%
vehicle crime15%
criminal damage15%
other crime15%

High Spen against Gateshead

TypeHigh Spen per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence1719.1–
Burglary03.3–
Vehicle crime1.94–
Anti-social behaviour13.217.6▼ 67%
Theft and robbery1.96.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crawcrook93.2▲ 31%
Chopwell67.5▼ 18%
Rowlands Gill61.5▼ 1%
High Spen41.6▼ 44%
Blackhall Mill41▲ 13%
Hamsterley38.7▲ 13%
Greenside29.2▲ 17%
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 High Spen a safe area?

High Spen had about 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 30 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Spen?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and public order (2).