Crime Rate in High Fell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Fell

The total recorded crimes in High Fell, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Fell crime rate of 0.88 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-73.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-90.00% decrease)
High Fell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sundew Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 January 2026 the High Fell has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (High Fell)CrimesRank (High Fell)CrimesRank (High Fell)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
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

High Fell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202512
November 202522
October 202511
September 202516
August 202515
July 202513
June 202515
May 202515
April 202520
March 202523
February 202518

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20259
November 20255
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202541
November 202537
October 202534
September 202537
August 202529
July 202540
June 202529
May 202539
April 202540
March 202547
February 202535

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202550
November 202536
October 202519
September 202516
August 202525
July 202540
June 202519
May 20259
April 202514
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 202514
October 202517
September 20259
August 202516
July 20257
June 20259
May 202515
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20257
October 20258
September 20255
August 20259
July 20256
June 202513
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20256
October 20256
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20258
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

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

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations High Fell in January 2026

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

1. Sundew Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coach House Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Balmlaw (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. B1296 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Duddon Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Torver Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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