Crime Rate in Felling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Felling

The total recorded crimes in Felling, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Felling crime rate of 5.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Felling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stainton Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Friary Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Felling has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 5.33 ranking 8th 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.

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
Whickham North127 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams101 51,459 41,508 6
Lamesley94 61,142 91,058 10
Deckham77 121,301 71,148 7
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

Felling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 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 19 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 (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413
July 202413
June 202422
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202530
January 202530
December 202433
November 202436
October 202437
September 202428
August 202440
July 202442
June 202470
May 202443
April 202436

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202415
October 202419
September 202426
August 202422
July 202422
June 202434
May 202428
April 202417

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202428
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202419
November 202411
October 202419
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Felling in March 2025

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

1. Stainton Drive (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Friary Gardens (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Greenwood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heworth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. St Patrick'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. John Hodgson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Eastwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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