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Crime in Sunniside

Sunniside had 136 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

NE16, Gateshead · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sunniside

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38.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 62 Apr 58 May 52 Jun 35 Jul 49 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sunniside. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3727%
violence3224%
criminal damage129%
burglary118%
public order118%
vehicle crime107%
shoplifting64%
theft64%

Sunniside against Gateshead

TypeSunniside per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence9.119.1▼ 26%
Burglary3.13.3▼ 15%
Vehicle crime2.94–
Anti-social behaviour10.617.6▼ 46%
Theft and robbery2.66.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swalwell98.9▲ 4%
Winlaton Mill87.6▲ 78%
Whickham74.8▼ 6%
Lobley Hill62.7▲ 20%
Sunniside38.8▼ 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 Sunniside a safe area?

Sunniside had about 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Sunniside?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (37), followed by violence (32) and criminal damage (12).