Total Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wansford Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East , and the 93rd 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 Wansford Way (NE16 5TB) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.0% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average (140.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
In the area around Wansford Way (NE16 5TB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dykenook Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Cedars (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dunston Hill and Whickham East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Warwick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dykenook Close | — |
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