Crime Rate in Low Fell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Low Fell

The total recorded crimes in Low Fell, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Low Fell crime rate of 1.41 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 Low Fell, encompassing approximately 26,328 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Low Fell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elder Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Hillside Place with total crimes: 4
  • Old Durham Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Low Fell?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Low Fell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 717 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Low Fell recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Low Fell had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 662 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Low Fell recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Low Fell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Low Fell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Low Fell has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Low Fell crimes were 717. The crime rate of Low Fell in 2024 was 27.23 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Low Fell were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.14 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Low Fell)CrimesRank (Low Fell)CrimesRank (Low Fell)
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
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
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
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Low Fell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 202417
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202513
February 20257
January 202523
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419
September 202417
August 202412
July 202417
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202416
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Low Fell in May 2025

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

1. Elder Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hillside Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
3. Old Durham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glendale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Musgrave Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alverstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cross Keys Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Durham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valley Drive (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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