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 January 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pelaw and Heworth crime rate of 1.29 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Pelaw and Heworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolburn with total crimes: 2
  • Braemar Court with total crimes: 1
  • Fisherwell Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Gateshead.

    • 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 areas in the Gateshead.

  • 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 January 2026 the Pelaw and Heworth has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Pelaw and Heworth)CrimesRank (Pelaw and Heworth)CrimesRank (Pelaw and Heworth)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
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
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

Pelaw and Heworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 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 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20254
November 20252
October 20255
September 202510
August 20257
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202511
November 202522
October 202531
September 202518
August 202519
July 202526
June 202521
May 202518
April 202520
March 202531
February 202526

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20259
October 202512
September 20257
August 202512
July 202511
June 202511
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20254
October 202513
September 20257
August 20255
July 202511
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20254
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20252
August 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Pelaw and Heworth in January 2026

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

1. Bolburn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Braemar Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Fisherwell Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. King Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. A185 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lyons Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cartmel Park (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Birch Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. High Lanes (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Cuthbert'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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