Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wardley Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth , and the 114th 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 Wardley Lane (NE10 8AA) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Pelaw and Heworth average (95.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wardley Lane (NE10 8AA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pelaw and Heworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wardley Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Romley Grove | Under investigation |
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