Crime Rates at Thropton Close, Gateshead, NE10 8SP

Thropton Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Pelaw and Heworth , and the 117th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Thropton Close (NE10 8SP) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 71.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thropton Close (NE10 8SP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lanchester Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Seaton Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.