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 March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chopwell and Rowlands Gill crime rate of 12.00 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tay Street with total crimes: 6
  • Townley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 12.00 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
Bridges269 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell130 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon116 41,656 21,567 4
Felling89 81,468 31,572 3
Whickham North127 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams101 51,459 41,508 6
Lamesley94 61,142 91,058 10
Deckham77 121,301 71,148 7
Saltwell90 71,297 81,083 9
Windy Nook and Whitehills71 14978 141,128 8
Birtley83 9980 13876 15
Lobley Hill and Bensham65 171,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella79 10826 17834 16
Chowdene77 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth74 131,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane70 16857 16975 13
Dunston Hill and Whickham East37 21593 19730 18
Low Fell39 18717 18662 19
Winlaton and High Spen37 19521 21479 22
Whickham South and Sunniside37 20531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202514
January 202511
December 202417
November 202411
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202434
June 202428
May 202427
April 202420

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202526
January 202522
December 202418
November 202430
October 202415
September 202420
August 202423
July 202431
June 202450
May 202428
April 202427

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Tay Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Townley Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mill Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Highfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. The Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lintzford Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
10. Whittonstall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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