Crime Rate in Chowdene: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chowdene

The total recorded crimes in Chowdene, Gateshead, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chowdene crime rate of 3.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chowdene Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafford with total crimes: 17
  • Richmond Close with total crimes: 12
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Chowdene has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chowdene)CrimesRank (Chowdene)CrimesRank (Chowdene)
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
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
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill67 17930 15830 17
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

Chowdene Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202515
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 202418
October 202427
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202522
May 202533
April 202520
March 202525
February 202527
January 202537
December 202411
November 202425
October 202430
September 202432
August 202425

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 202511
January 20254
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202416
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Chowdene in July 2025

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

1. Trafford (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Richmond Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Waverley Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
4. Ivanhoe View (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Weymouth Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Greystoke Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
9. Salcombe Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Yewdale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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