Crime Rate in Deckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deckham

The total recorded crimes in Deckham, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deckham crime rate of 3.62 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 Deckham, encompassing approximately 30,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-10.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Deckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prefect Place with total crimes: 11
  • Kingston Road with total crimes: 10
  • St Edmund'S Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Deckham?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Deckham reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,301 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Deckham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Deckham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,148 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Deckham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Deckham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Deckham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Deckham has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Deckham crimes were 1,301. The crime rate of Deckham in 2024 was 42.44 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deckham were around 1,148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.45 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deckham)CrimesRank (Deckham)CrimesRank (Deckham)
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
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
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

Deckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 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 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 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 (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202547
March 202534
February 202526
January 202542
December 202431
November 202436
October 202441
September 202441
August 202437
July 202454
June 202482
May 202442

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 202519
January 20259
December 202412
November 202414
October 202411
September 202418
August 202414
July 202420
June 202430
May 202422

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 202513
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 202416
July 202410
June 202414
May 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Deckham in May 2025

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

1. Prefect Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Kingston Road (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Edmund'S Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Northbourne Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Shipcote Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Chandos Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rosebery Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Newman Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Gower Walk (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Raby Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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