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Crime in Portobello

Portobello had 96 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

DH3, Gateshead · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Portobello

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81.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 42 Apr 43 May 29 Jun 27 Jul 40 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2526%
violence2223%
burglary1010%
vehicle crime88%
shoplifting77%
public order66%
criminal damage55%
theft55%

Portobello against Gateshead

TypePortobello per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence18.719.1▼ 46%
Burglary8.53.3▼ 37%
Vehicle crime6.84▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour21.217.6▼ 11%
Theft and robbery8.56.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oxclose103▼ 8%
Washington91.4▲ 1%
Portobello81.5▼ 24%
Birtley75.9▼ 5%
Vigo58.6▼ 4%
North Side52.8▼ 25%
Barley Mow52.2▼ 14%
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 Portobello a safe area?

Portobello had about 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Portobello?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (25), followed by violence (22) and burglary (10).