Crime in Pelaw and Heworth, Gateshead
Comprehensive safety analysis for Pelaw and Heworth, localized within Gateshead.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Dunn Court Map | Public order: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Salisbury Street Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Cartmel Park Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Whinshaw Map | Vehicle crime: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Fisherwell Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Portland Street Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Joicey Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Rothbury Avenue Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bondfield Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Leam Lane, Wardley, Heworth, Felling and Bill Quay (Gateshead East)
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Anti-social behaviour in residential properties across Gateshead East
Issued: 19 Oct 2025
Status Update
Closure orders are now imposed on problematic premises whilst dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices have been used to disrupt those responsible. 11 properties have been subject to full or partial closure order with homes repossessed by the landlord or housing association. We undertake patrols at all closed properties, and anyone found breaching the order is arrested and charged.
Actioned: 21 Aug 2026
Gateshead East motorcycle anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Issued: 29 Aug 2025
Status Update
Off-road motorbikes/Surrons are the most prevalent type of ASB for Gateshead East with areas such as Whitehills Nature Reserve suffering a disproportionate amount of reports. Open community meetings with partners have been conducted with days of action to follow.
Actioned: 21 Aug 2026
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Community Drop-in Session
Other EventMeet your local neighbourhood policing team and let us know about issues that are impacting the place you call home, get crime prevention advice, and find out more about the work we're doing to keep your communities safe.
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Library, Joicey Street, Pelaw, Gateshead
Low Fell Residents Meeting
MeetingLow Fell Neighbourhood Officer to attend to engage with residents, partners and community leads to gather intelligence, provide reassurance and aim to reduce crime and ASB. NPT Sgt/Insp to consider attendance.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Blaydon Room, Gateshead Civic Centre
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