Crime Rate in Felling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Felling

The total recorded crimes in Felling, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Felling crime rate of 6.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
Felling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stainton Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Eastwood Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Felling has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Felling)CrimesRank (Felling)CrimesRank (Felling)
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
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
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

Felling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202528
March 202535
February 202530
January 202530
December 202433
November 202436
October 202437
September 202428
August 202440
July 202442
June 202470
May 202443

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202415
October 202419
September 202426
August 202422
July 202422
June 202434
May 202428

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202419
November 202411
October 202419
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202413
July 202413
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Felling in May 2025

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

1. Stainton Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eastwood Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mareburn Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bath Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Coldwell Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. Friars Dene Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Elliot Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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