Northumbria Police have published updated crime figures for 2025, detailing the most common offences for Whickham, Dunston, Teams, Swalwell, and Lobley Hill in Tyne and Wear. These figures were released to help residents understand recent local trends and to show how neighbourhood policing teams decide where to focus their resources.
The data for November 2025 shows that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, with 98 reports recorded across this cluster of neighbourhoods during the month. According to local data analysis, these figures represent a significant portion of police activity and help inform where officers are sent on daily patrols.
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, has committed to delivering safer streets and investing in programmes specifically designed to reduce violence. This strategy for 2025 to 2029 includes a focus on protecting the public and ensuring the force has the funding needed to increase the number of officers seen in the community.
Recent funding adjustments have been made to help keep the force appropriately resourced and to improve officer visibility in local streets. Statistics from CrimeRate show that while some incident types remain a challenge, local data analysis (scOS) indicates the overall crime rate in the wider Gateshead area fell by about 3.5% across 2025.
Local officers are now using these 2025 figures to set their neighbourhood priorities for 2026, which will include a continued focus on anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Residents can access the police community portal to find practical safety steps and to see how patrols are being targeted in their specific areas.
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