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 January 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chopwell and Rowlands Gill crime rate of 3.55 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armondside Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlea Road with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams49 31,459 41,508 6
Birtley36 4980 13876 15
Whickham North28 81,448 51,515 5
Windy Nook and Whitehills29 6978 141,128 8
Deckham19 161,301 71,148 7
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham25 101,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth17 171,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella23 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane15 20857 16975 13
Winlaton and High Spen21 13521 21479 22
Dunston Hill and Whickham East7 22593 19730 18
Low Fell15 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside16 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202512
November 202527
October 202526
September 202524
August 202518
July 202520
June 202519
May 202525
April 202523
March 202524
February 202526

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202511
November 20257
October 202510
September 20259
August 20256
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20258
July 20251
June 202510
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20259
November 202516
October 202519
September 202512
August 202533
July 202523
June 202523
May 202519
April 202519
March 202531
February 202514

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20259
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20256
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20257
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in January 2026

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

1. Armondside Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woodlea Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tay Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. South Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Briar Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Valley View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Stirling Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Taylor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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