Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) vs Fenham and Scotswood

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Fenham and Scotswood Northumbria Police

      Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) vs Fenham and Scotswood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)
      Northumbria Police
      3,600 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      28.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Fenham and Scotswood
      Northumbria Police
      3,370 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      28.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)
      B Fenham and Scotswood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,600
      3,370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,798
      3,747
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)
      B Fenham and Scotswood
      Violent Crime
      1,107 ↓3%
      1,053 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      602 ↓24%
      587 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      217 ↓19%
      181 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↓1%
      253 ↓24%
      Burglary
      135 ↑14%
      115 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      328 ↑0%
      302 ↓18%
      Drugs
      82 ↑22%
      72 ↓26%
      Public Order
      290 ↑1%
      328 ↑4%
      Robbery
      31 ↑35%
      39 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      476 ↓4%
      269 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑50%
      21 ↑31%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑56%
      28 ↑12%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↓11%
      34 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑47%
      88 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fenham and Scotswood is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) safer than Fenham and Scotswood?

      Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,600 crimes in the last 12 months. Fenham and Scotswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,370 crimes. Fenham and Scotswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) vs Fenham and Scotswood?

      Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fenham and Scotswood shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood?

      In Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,107 incidents). In Fenham and Scotswood, it is Violent Crime (1,053 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood?

      Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) recorded 602 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fenham and Scotswood recorded 587. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) vs Fenham and Scotswood?

      Violent crime in Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) totalled 1,107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,053 in Fenham and Scotswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) recorded 3,798 crimes (now 3,600, a change of -5.2%). Fenham and Scotswood recorded 3,747 crimes previously (now 3,370, -10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Fenham and Scotswood has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood?

      Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Fenham and Scotswood is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) or Fenham and Scotswood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West) and Fenham and Scotswood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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