Crime Rate in Deckham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deckham

The total recorded crimes in Deckham, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deckham crime rate of 2.51 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Deckham Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Edmund'S Road with total crimes: 8
  • Raby Street with total crimes: 8
  • Kingston 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Deckham has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
Bridges269 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell130 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon116 41,656 21,567 4
Felling89 81,468 31,572 3
Whickham North127 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams101 51,459 41,508 6
Lamesley94 61,142 91,058 10
Saltwell90 71,297 81,083 9
Windy Nook and Whitehills71 14978 141,128 8
Birtley83 9980 13876 15
Lobley Hill and Bensham65 171,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella79 10826 17834 16
Chowdene77 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth74 131,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane70 16857 16975 13
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill71 15930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East37 21593 19730 18
Low Fell39 18717 18662 19
Winlaton and High Spen37 19521 21479 22
Whickham South and Sunniside37 20531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside35 22476 22570 21

Deckham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202526
January 202542
December 202431
November 202436
October 202441
September 202441
August 202437
July 202454
June 202482
May 202442
April 202430

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202519
January 20259
December 202412
November 202414
October 202411
September 202418
August 202414
July 202420
June 202430
May 202422
April 202424

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

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Deckham in March 2025

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

1. St Edmund'S Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Raby Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Kingston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Edgware Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tribune Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Newman Terrace (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shipcote Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Perry Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Brownsea Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Hendon Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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