Crime Rate in Chapel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel

The total recorded crimes in Chapel, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in January 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel crime rate of 0.90 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Chapel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel House Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Chapel has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chapel)CrimesRank (Chapel)CrimesRank (Chapel)
Monument282 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill110 34,462 23,507 2
Byker117 23,831 33,299 4
Elswick69 53,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn80 42,590 52,750 5
Walkergate54 82,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw67 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope26 152,010 71,749 9
Walker56 71,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall37 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley29 141,577 121,580 10
Kenton34 101,387 141,383 13
Benwell & Scotswood29 131,639 111,494 12
Lemington34 111,265 151,048 19
West Fenham33 121,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West Gosforth24 181,176 171,230 15
Wingrove24 171,053 181,168 16
Heaton21 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond26 16937 201,130 17
Castle21 20970 19628 25
Gosforth9 26721 22918 20
Parklands10 25671 25787 21
Manor Park15 23698 23782 22
South Jesmond17 22690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth12 24603 26577 26

Chapel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 202511
October 202528
September 20255
August 202513
July 202510
June 202515
May 202514
April 202522
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202527
November 20259
October 202520
September 202516
August 202515
July 202517
June 202519
May 202514
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202517
November 202521
October 20257
September 20258
August 20258
July 20252
June 20258
May 202514
April 202517
March 20259
February 202513

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20259
October 20253
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20256
October 20259
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20256
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Chapel in January 2026

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

1. Chapel House Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Lilac Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. B6324 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Milecastle Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashdale Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Alderney Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Chesters (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Bedford Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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