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Crime in Winlaton

Winlaton had 377 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Gateshead area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

NE21, Gateshead · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Winlaton

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79.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common106 in 3 months

Month by month

110 Mar 108 Apr 122 May 148 Jun 131 Jul 98 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10628%
anti-social behaviour8823%
shoplifting6317%
public order308%
criminal damage246%
theft195%
vehicle crime195%
other crime133%

Winlaton against Gateshead

TypeWinlaton per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence22.419.1▲ 56%
Burglary1.73.3▼ 20%
Vehicle crime44▼ 5%
Anti-social behaviour18.617.6▼ 9%
Theft and robbery4.66.3▼ 19%

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%
Blaydon98.6▲ 9%
Winlaton Mill87.6▲ 78%
Winlaton79.6▲ 11%
Whickham74.8▼ 6%
Stella54.6▲ 8%
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 Winlaton a safe area?

Winlaton had about 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Winlaton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (106), followed by anti-social behaviour (88) and shoplifting (63).