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Crime in Whickham

Whickham had 525 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

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

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74.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common124 in 3 months

Month by month

170 Mar 186 Apr 202 May 187 Jun 155 Jul 183 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting12424%
violence11722%
anti-social behaviour9017%
public order428%
criminal damage418%
theft346%
vehicle crime316%
burglary143%

Whickham against Gateshead

TypeWhickham per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence16.719.1▼ 18%
Burglary23.3▼ 36%
Vehicle crime4.44▲ 15%
Anti-social behaviour12.817.6▼ 37%
Theft and robbery6.66.3▼ 6%

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%
Dunston71.9▼ 24%
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 Whickham a safe area?

Whickham had about 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Whickham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (124), followed by violence (117) and anti-social behaviour (90).