Crime Rate in Felling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Felling

The total recorded crimes in Felling, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Felling crime rate of 1.92 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 Felling, encompassing approximately 16,696 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Felling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coldwell Street with total crimes: 4
  • Stainton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Mareburn Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Felling?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Felling reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Felling witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Felling experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,572 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Felling witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Felling Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Felling has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Felling crimes were 1,468. The crime rate of Felling in 2024 was 87.92 (year) or 7.33 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Felling were around 1,572 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.15 (year) or 7.85 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Felling)CrimesRank (Felling)CrimesRank (Felling)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
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
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

Felling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20258
November 202510
October 202530
September 202517
August 202514
July 20258
June 202518
May 202518
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202510
November 20258
October 20257
September 202510
August 202510
July 202512
June 20259
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202524
November 202523
October 202537
September 202532
August 202524
July 202533
June 202545
May 202547
April 202528
March 202535
February 202530

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 202511
October 202511
September 202511
August 20256
July 202520
June 202518
May 20256
April 202511
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20259
November 20256
October 20258
September 20257
August 20256
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20258
October 20254
September 20259
August 20257
June 20258
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20256
October 20256
September 202511
August 20254
July 20255
June 20259
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Felling in January 2026

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

1. Coldwell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
2. Stainton Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Mareburn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Acacia Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Eastwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coach Road Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Thornygarth (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crowhall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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