Crime Rates at Washingwell Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4RT

Washingwell Lane area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East , and the 161st lowest crime rate of 693 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 Washingwell Lane (NE16 4RT) in the last 12 months was 28.7 per 1,000 residents and was 73.9% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average (109.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Washingwell Lane (NE16 4RT), the main crime hotspot is near Devon Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.