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Burglary Rates in Dunston and Teams

Gateshead, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Dunston and Teams recorded 66 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 58% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

66

5.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,421

115.3 per 1,000 residents

58% above the UK average18% above the North East regional average

How does Dunston and Teams rank?

Within Gateshead

5 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

87th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
4
11
7
10
4
3
4
4
5
9
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
468
33%
Other Crime
397
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
293
21%
Vehicle Crime
73
5%
Shoplifting
72
5%
Burglary
66
5%
Drug Offences
34
2%
Robbery
13
1%
Theft from Person
5
0%

Property mix in Dunston and Teams

Source: Census 2021 · 5,921 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 33%Terraced 29%Flats 34%

The most common property type in Dunston and Teams is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Dunston and Teams homeowners

Most homes in Dunston and Teams are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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