Crime Rates at Worsdell Drive, Gateshead, NE8 2AF

Worsdell Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges , and the 109th 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 Worsdell Drive (NE8 2AF) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 90.5% lower than the Bridges average (277.2 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Worsdell Drive (NE8 2AF), the main crime hotspot is near Half Moon Lane. Police recorded 120 crimes here, including 78 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.