Crime Rate in Fellgate and Hedworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fellgate and Hedworth

The total recorded crimes in Fellgate and Hedworth, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fellgate and Hedworth crime rate of 3.96 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 Fellgate and Hedworth, encompassing approximately 15,421 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Fellgate and Hedworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Koppers Way with total crimes: 7
  • St Joseph'S Way with total crimes: 6
  • Lancaster Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fellgate and Hedworth?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Fellgate and Hedworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 951 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Fellgate and Hedworth had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 821 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Tyneside, Fellgate and Hedworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fellgate and Hedworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fellgate and Hedworth has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 13th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Fellgate and Hedworth crimes were 951. The crime rate of Fellgate and Hedworth in 2024 was 61.67 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fellgate and Hedworth were around 821 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.24 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fellgate and Hedworth)CrimesRank (Fellgate and Hedworth)CrimesRank (Fellgate and Hedworth)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose125 31,857 31,888 3
West Park101 61,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill116 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints103 51,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South85 71,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North53 15933 121,074 7
Boldon Colliery64 101,044 8969 10
Whiteleas84 81,000 91,005 9
Bede73 9997 10871 11
Monkton64 11843 13763 14
Harton44 17744 15864 12
Westoe64 12706 16720 16
Cleadon Park53 14759 14744 15
Whitburn and Marsden52 16552 17525 18
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Fellgate and Hedworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 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 Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202514
February 202510
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202417
July 202419
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202446
November 202422
October 202436
September 202437
August 202423
July 202419
June 202440
May 202431

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fellgate and Hedworth in May 2025

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

1. Koppers Way (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Joseph'S Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lancaster Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. A184 (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moorlands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Ferngrove (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Cornhill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parkfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Fellgate Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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