Gateshead Central vs Houghton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gateshead Central vs Houghton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gateshead Central safer than Houghton?
Gateshead Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,363 crimes in the last 12 months. Houghton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,355 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gateshead Central vs Houghton?
Gateshead Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Houghton shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gateshead Central and Houghton?
In Gateshead Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,759 incidents). In Houghton, it is Violent Crime (1,518 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gateshead Central and Houghton?
Gateshead Central recorded 857 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Houghton recorded 648. 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 Houghton?
Violent crime in Gateshead Central totalled 1,759 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,518 in Houghton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gateshead Central and Houghton 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%). Houghton recorded 4,909 crimes previously (now 4,355, -11.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gateshead Central and Houghton?
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 Houghton has 26.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gateshead Central and Houghton?
Gateshead Central falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Houghton 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 Gateshead Central and Houghton?
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 Houghton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gateshead Central and Houghton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.