Crime Rate in Chapel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel

The total recorded crimes in Chapel, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel crime rate of 2.79 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 Chapel, encompassing approximately 18,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chapel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Beckside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • West Meadows with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chapel?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Chapel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 734 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chapel recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Chapel had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 677 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chapel recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Chapel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chapel Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chapel has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel crimes were 734. The crime rate of Chapel in 2024 was 38.65 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel were around 677 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.65 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel)CrimesRank (Chapel)CrimesRank (Chapel)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Chapel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202514
April 202522
March 20255
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 202427
August 202418

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202514
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202416
September 20244
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 202514
April 202517
March 20259
February 202513
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chapel in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Beckside Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. West Meadows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Milecastle Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cardinal Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Burnview Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B6324 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Stamfordham Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
9. Chapel House Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Allerdale Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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