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 July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chopwell and Rowlands Gill crime rate of 11.32 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hookergate Lane 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 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 July 2025 the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 11.32 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)CrimesRank (Chopwell and Rowlands Gill)
Bridges316 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell122 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon105 61,656 21,567 4
Felling94 101,468 31,572 3
Whickham North121 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams99 81,459 41,508 6
Lamesley119 41,142 91,058 10
Saltwell115 51,297 81,083 9
Deckham102 71,301 71,148 7
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 13978 141,128 8
Lobley Hill and Bensham95 91,078 10945 14
Chowdene86 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth70 161,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella83 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane73 15857 16975 13
Birtley73 14980 13876 15
Dunston Hill and Whickham East40 21593 19730 18
Low Fell46 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside47 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside43 20476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen31 22521 21479 22

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202519
April 202519
March 202531
February 202514
January 202511
December 202417
November 202411
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202525
April 202523
March 202524
February 202526
January 202522
December 202418
November 202430
October 202415
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in July 2025

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

1. South Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Hookergate Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Monument Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wansbeck Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Townley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Whittonstall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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