Total Crime Rate
73.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marian Drive area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges , and the 348th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marian Drive (NE10 0TL) in the last 12 months was 73.1 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Bridges average (277.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 94.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marian Drive (NE10 0TL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Reay Street, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bamburgh Drive (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridges| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bamburgh Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joel Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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