Crime Rate in High Fell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Fell

The total recorded crimes in High Fell, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Fell crime rate of 3.93 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
High Fell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Blacklock Court with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the High Fell has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
Bridges269 13,742 13,404 1
Blaydon116 41,656 21,567 4
Felling89 81,468 31,572 3
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

High Fell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 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 Other theft (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202521
December 202419
November 202421
October 202415
September 202414
August 202424
July 202420
June 202432
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 202422
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202535
January 202549
December 202440
November 202457
October 202445
September 202435
August 202441
July 202439
June 202484
May 202444
April 202436

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
August 202410
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20243
November 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 202418

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202420
November 202415
October 20247
September 202411
August 202419
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations High Fell in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Public order1
3. Blacklock Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Cleadon Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ryhope Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
10. Duddon Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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