Crime Rates in Saltwell, ward
Crime Rate
89.9
89.9
Low 4/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in Saltwell (ward) is 89.9 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 4 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Saltwell (ward) is located within Gateshead (borough). Annual total crime rate in Gateshead (borough) is 109 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
Saltwell, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 3/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
- 5/10 or medium
Crime rates in Saltwell (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 4/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13.6 | 4/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8.41 | 5/10 |
| Public order | 7.27 | 4/10 |
| Other theft | 7.08 | 4/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7.06 | 5/10 |
| Drugs | 4.19 | 4/10 |
| Other crime | 3.99 | 5/10 |
| Burglary | 3.58 | 4/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.599 | 2/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.581 | 2/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.566 | 2/10 |
| Robbery | 0.5 | 2/10 |
| Shoplifting | 0.36 | 2/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in Saltwell (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Saltwell (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Saltwell (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in Saltwell (ward), Gateshead (local authority district) and North East (region)
- Saltwellward
- GatesheadLAD
- North Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026