Crime Rate in Chowdene: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chowdene

The total recorded crimes in Chowdene, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chowdene crime rate of 3.61 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 Chowdene, encompassing approximately 26,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Chowdene Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafford with total crimes: 25
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 14
  • Weymouth Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is Chowdene?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Chowdene demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 987 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chowdene recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Chowdene had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 994 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chowdene witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chowdene Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chowdene has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Chowdene crimes were 987. The crime rate of Chowdene in 2024 was 36.73 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chowdene were around 994 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.99 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chowdene)CrimesRank (Chowdene)CrimesRank (Chowdene)
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
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
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
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

Chowdene Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202525
February 202527
January 202537
December 202411
November 202425
October 202430
September 202432
August 202425
July 202427
June 202448
May 202420

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 202418
October 202427
September 202415
August 202418
July 202420
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 202511
January 20254
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202416
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chowdene in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chowdene postcode area is presented below.

1. Trafford (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Waverley Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
3. Weymouth Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Woodford (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Richmond Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
6. Ivanhoe View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Brampton Gardens (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Blackrow Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mardale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Salcombe Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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