Gateshead Central vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gateshead Central Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Gateshead Central vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gateshead Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,363 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gateshead Central
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,363
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,069
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gateshead Central
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      1,759 ↓8%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      857 ↓30%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      391 ↓15%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      263 ↓9%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      202 ↓23%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      441 ↓2%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      193 ↑2%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      484 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      88 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      386 ↓6%
      1
      Theft from Person
      48 ↓13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↓8%
      0
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gateshead Central safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Gateshead Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,363 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gateshead Central vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Gateshead Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gateshead Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Gateshead Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,759 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gateshead Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      Gateshead Central recorded 857 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Gateshead Central totalled 1,759 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gateshead Central and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gateshead Central recorded 6,069 crimes (now 5,363, a change of -11.6%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gateshead Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 22.2% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gateshead Central and Warton - Lancaster?

      Gateshead Central falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Warton - Lancaster 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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