Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,009, Crawcrook and Greenside recorded 24 crimes in March 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents — 61% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a built-up area within Gateshead that appears to maintain a relatively low crime profile. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.3% of all reported incidents, a rate 63% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed at 20.8% of total crimes, with rates only 2% below national figures, suggesting that retail environments in the area may align with broader UK trends in this category. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and longer evenings, may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. The area's crime profile is further shaped by its character as a smaller built-up district within Gateshead, where factors such as community cohesion, local policing presence, and the physical layout of the area may contribute to the sustained low crime rate. Property crimes (11 incidents) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (8 incidents), a balance that contrasts with some larger urban centres where violent crime often dominates. This distribution could be attributed to the area's residential and commercial mix, with property-related offences such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour being more prevalent than more severe violent incidents. The low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) — 69% below the UK average — further supports the notion that the area's physical and social characteristics may mitigate certain types of crime. These statistics, when considered alongside the broader UK context, highlight Crawcrook and Greenside as a relatively safe neighbourhood within Gateshead, though the data also reveals the need for ongoing attention to specific categories like bicycle theft, which saw a 43% increase above the UK average.

March 2024 saw a 42.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 14 to 8, marking one of the most significant monthly reductions. This decline aligns with broader trends in the area, where the rate of such crimes is 63% below the UK average. Conversely, three crime categories — other crime, bicycle theft, and burglary — each increased by 100% compared to February. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences all recorded rates significantly below national figures, with anti-social behaviour at 74% below the UK average. Shoplifting — the second most common crime — was only 2% below the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Crawcrook and Greenside may experience similar challenges to other parts of the country. These shifts in crime patterns, particularly the spikes in other crime categories, highlight the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends, even as overall crime rates remain historically low.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in March 2024 dropped by 31.4% from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000 to 3.0 per 1,000, marking a notable decline. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 334 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area's relative safety compared to broader UK trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, when contextualised against the local population of 8,009, illustrates a low frequency of incidents. This daily figure is particularly significant for residents, as it suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life remains minimal. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that the area's crime rate is well below the UK average, with 24 crimes reported across a population of 8,000 — a statistic that, when compared to national figures, underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in maintaining low crime levels. These numbers, when considered alongside the area's built-up character within Gateshead, may reflect a combination of effective community engagement and the relatively smaller scale of the area compared to larger urban centres.