Crime Rate in High Fell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Fell

The total recorded crimes in High Fell, Gateshead, UK in July 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Fell crime rate of 3.69 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 High Fell, encompassing approximately 33,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (110.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
High Fell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 41
  • Cleadon Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Sundew Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is High Fell?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, High Fell reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,439 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, High Fell witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, High Fell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,711 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, High Fell witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

High Fell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the High Fell has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 3.69 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total High Fell crimes were 1,439. The crime rate of High Fell in 2024 was 43.48 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Fell were around 1,711 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.69 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Fell)CrimesRank (High Fell)CrimesRank (High Fell)
Bridges316 13,742 13,404 1
Blaydon105 61,656 21,567 4
Felling94 101,468 31,572 3
Whickham North121 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams99 81,459 41,508 6
Lamesley119 41,142 91,058 10
Saltwell115 51,297 81,083 9
Deckham102 71,301 71,148 7
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 13978 141,128 8
Lobley Hill and Bensham95 91,078 10945 14
Chowdene86 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth70 161,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella83 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane73 15857 16975 13
Birtley73 14980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill67 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East40 21593 19730 18
Low Fell46 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside47 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside43 20476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen31 22521 21479 22

High Fell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202515
April 202520
March 202523
February 202518
January 202521
December 202419
November 202421
October 202415
September 202414
August 202424

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202529
May 202539
April 202540
March 202547
February 202535
January 202549
December 202440
November 202457
October 202445
September 202435
August 202441

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202515
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 202422
August 20247

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202519
May 20259
April 202514
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202420
November 202415
October 20247
September 202411
August 202419

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations High Fell in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Cleadon Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Sundew Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Easington Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balmlaw (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cranesville (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Easedale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Marlborough Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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