Crime Rate in Deckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deckham

The total recorded crimes in Deckham, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deckham crime rate of 0.62 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-77.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Deckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fosse Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • St Edmund'S Road with total crimes: 1
  • Richmond Court with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Deckham has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Deckham)CrimesRank (Deckham)CrimesRank (Deckham)
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
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
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

Deckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20258
November 202511
October 20256
September 20258
August 20254
July 20257
June 20254
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20256
October 202513
September 20257
August 202512
July 202512
June 20259
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 202519

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202522
November 202544
October 202532
September 202525
August 202546
July 202540
June 202539
May 202542
April 202547
March 202534
February 202526

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
October 20257
September 202510
August 20258
July 20257
June 20257
May 202514
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20257
November 20259
October 202511
September 202510
August 20255
July 202517
June 20255
May 202511
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20255
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Deckham in January 2026

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

1. Fosse Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. St Edmund'S Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Richmond Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gainsborough Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Carr Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Chelsea Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Medway Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Conway Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Highcliffe Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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