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Crime in Wrekenton

Wrekenton had 294 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 124 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% above the middle Gateshead area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

NE9, Gateshead · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wrekenton

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124crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common99 in 3 months

Month by month

70 Mar 71 Apr 129 May 120 Jun 103 Jul 71 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9934%
anti-social behaviour7325%
public order3111%
shoplifting269%
criminal damage207%
burglary124%
theft103%
other crime93%

Wrekenton against Gateshead

TypeWrekenton per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence41.819.1▲ 15%
Burglary5.13.3▼ 29%
Vehicle crime34▼ 46%
Anti-social behaviour30.817.6▲ 62%
Theft and robbery5.96.3▼ 22%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eighton Banks234.4▲ 10%
Wrekenton124▲ 9%
Felling122.7▲ 13%
Deckham96.9▲ 5%
Low Fell83.4▲ 11%
Springwell69▼ 4%
North Side52.8▼ 25%
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 Wrekenton a safe area?

Wrekenton had about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wrekenton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (99), followed by anti-social behaviour (73) and public order (31).