Gateshead Crime Index

14

(100 is safest)

Safer than 14% of most Australia suburbs

Gateshead Crime Map

Gateshead crime map

Gateshead Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Gateshead.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gateshead
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 461, up 28% from 359 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gateshead is in the 12nd percentile for safety, meaning 88% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gateshead and 12% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gateshead.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 32% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gateshead: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Gateshead is safer than only 14% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Gateshead’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Gateshead perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Gateshead is greater than that of roughly 88% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Gateshead, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 12 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Gateshead’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Gateshead. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Gateshead.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Gateshead is 3042 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 32 if you reside in Gateshead.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Gateshead are 1 in 19, with a rate of 4899 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Gateshead Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person953042
Property and deception offences1534899
Drug offences471505
Public order and security offences25801
Justice procedures offences953042
Other offences461473
Total46114761

Gateshead Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 32

In Gateshead

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Gateshead vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Gateshead vs NSW

Gateshead population: 3123

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault50628641601770
Sexual offences1414650448179
Robbery317609622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2840910897501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Gateshead crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10320
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4128
Domestic violence related assault31993
Non-domestic violence related assault19608

Gateshead Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 19

In Gateshead

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Gateshead vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gateshead vs NSW, Australia

Gateshead population: 3123

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9618002830742204
Burglary/Break and Enter2124967672306
Arson337609646
Malicious damage to property33491361057602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Gateshead crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9288
Steal from motor vehicle341089
Steal from retail store5160
Break and enter dwelling11352
Break and enter non-dwelling10320

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gateshead vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gateshead vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession3734032118541667
Drug dealing and trafficking562931607705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116961366
Other drug offences258416472

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Gateshead vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321224212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1814664576179.54

Gateshead Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gateshead vs NSW

Gateshead Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gateshead in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Gateshead in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Gateshead?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Gateshead is breach apprehended violence order.

What is the crime rate in Gateshead?

The overall crime rate in Gateshead, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 14761 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Gateshead a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gateshead total crime rate in 2021 was 14761. This means it’s 12% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gateshead has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gateshead safe at night?

35% of crimes in Gateshead occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Gateshead at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gateshead

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2031
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1719
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault710
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences418
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery234
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3128
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3134
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store45
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods48
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1011
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2318
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1511
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1611
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling10110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4533
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1112
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1313
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs39
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines24
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences918
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences21
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences20
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1543
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1653
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1922
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures019

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney