Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunningdale Close area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell , and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sunningdale Close (NE10 9DR) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 55.3% lower than the High Fell average (149.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 33.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunningdale Close (NE10 9DR), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Green. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In High Fell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | School Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crowhall Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cheviot View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cheviot View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Squires Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Green | Under investigation |
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