Crime Rate in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

The total recorded crimes in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chopwell and Rowlands Gill crime rate of 10.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chopwell and Rowlands Gill, encompassing approximately 5,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Stirling Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Tay Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chopwell and Rowlands Gill?

To understand the safety of Chopwell and Rowlands Gill, we need to analyze Chopwell and Rowlands Gill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Chopwell and Rowlands Gill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 930 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Chopwell and Rowlands Gill had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 830 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 10.82 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Chopwell and Rowlands Gill crimes were 930. The crime rate of Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in 2024 was 157.18 (year) or 13.10 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill were around 830 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.28 (year) or 11.69 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella90 10826 17834 16
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Birtley72 15980 13876 15
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202524
February 202526
January 202522
December 202418
November 202430
October 202415
September 202420
August 202423
July 202431
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202531
February 202514
January 202511
December 202417
November 202411
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202434
June 202428
May 202427

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
2. Stirling Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Tay Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. South Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clayton Terrace Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. William Morris Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hookergate Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. North View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. West Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dene Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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