Crime Rate in Chapel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel

The total recorded crimes in Chapel, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel crime rate of 2.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Chapel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel House Road with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Northcote Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Chapel has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel)CrimesRank (Chapel)CrimesRank (Chapel)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Byker277 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Castle76 18970 19628 25
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Chapel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202416
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 202417
August 202413
July 202414
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 20255
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 202427
August 202418
July 202419
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 20259
February 202513
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 202414
August 202411
July 20242
June 202436
May 20248

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Chapel House Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Northcote Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Chapel Grange (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Cottersdale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Aylsham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Beckside Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Magenta Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Stamfordham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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