Crime Rate in Pelaw and Heworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pelaw and Heworth

The total recorded crimes in Pelaw and Heworth, Gateshead, UK in March 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelaw and Heworth crime rate of 5.63 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 Pelaw and Heworth, encompassing approximately 13,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Pelaw and Heworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Lanes with total crimes: 9
  • Hainingwood Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Reay Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pelaw and Heworth?

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

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Pelaw and Heworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1003 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pelaw and Heworth witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pelaw and Heworth had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 976 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pelaw and Heworth recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pelaw and Heworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pelaw and Heworth has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 5.63 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Pelaw and Heworth crimes were 1,003. The crime rate of Pelaw and Heworth in 2024 was 76.29 (year) or 6.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pelaw and Heworth were around 976 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.24 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)CrimesRank (Gateshead)
Bridges269 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell130 21,439 61,711 2
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
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

Pelaw and Heworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 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 Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202526
January 202523
December 202419
November 202417
October 202423
September 202428
August 202417
July 202430
June 202448
May 202423
April 202425

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 202513
December 20248
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 202424
July 202418
June 202430
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202415
October 202412
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Pelaw and Heworth in March 2025

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

1. High Lanes (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Hainingwood Terrace (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Reay Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Portland Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Dunn Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. St Edmund'S Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. High Heworth Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shaw Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Kinross Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Joel Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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