Crime Rate in Chowdene: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chowdene

The total recorded crimes in Chowdene, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chowdene crime rate of 1.00 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 Chowdene, encompassing approximately 26,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-85.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Chowdene Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafford with total crimes: 4
  • Greystoke Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Woodford with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Chowdene has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.00 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chowdene)CrimesRank (Chowdene)CrimesRank (Chowdene)
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
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
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill21 14930 15830 17
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

Chowdene Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20256
September 20257
August 20258
July 20251
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20258
November 20258
October 202511
September 20256
August 202513
July 20257
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202540
November 202516
October 202527
September 202524
August 202537
July 202538
June 202522
May 202533
April 202520
March 202525
February 202527

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202515
November 202527
October 20259
September 202513
August 202522
July 202517
June 202510
May 202515
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202539
November 202526
October 202512
September 20258
August 202515
July 202512
June 20258
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20256
October 20258
September 20251
August 20256
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
September 20252
August 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

High Crime Locations Chowdene in January 2026

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

1. Trafford (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Greystoke Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Woodford (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Richmond Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Ivanhoe View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Talisman View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Weymouth Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ellison Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Lyndhurst Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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