Gateshead Central vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Gateshead Central Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      96/100
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Lancashire Constabulary

      Gateshead Central vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gateshead Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,137 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gateshead Central
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,137
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,793
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gateshead Central
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Violent Crime
      1,627 ↓13%
      13 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      928 ↓12%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      349 ↓18%
      7 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      266 ↑6%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      231 ↓8%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      447 ↑1%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      138 ↓30%
      1
      Public Order
      404 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      93 ↑26%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      350 ↓14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      47 ↓28%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↓18%
      0
      Other Crime
      170 ↑39%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gateshead Central safer than Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Gateshead Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,137 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gateshead Central vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Gateshead Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton shows -10.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      In Gateshead Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,627 incidents). In Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Gateshead Central recorded 928 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 12. 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 Gateshead Central vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Violent crime in Gateshead Central totalled 1,627 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gateshead Central recorded 5,793 crimes (now 5,137, a change of -11.3%). Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 48 crimes previously (now 43, -10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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. Gateshead Central has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Gateshead Central falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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 Gateshead Central or Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gateshead Central and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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