Crime in Chapel: statistics, rates and trends
718 crimes were recorded in Chapel in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
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718 crimes were recorded in Chapel in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 176 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chapel has the 2,269th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chapel | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 718 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.8 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,433 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chapel was highest in the year to July 2026 (718 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (481). Over the whole period it rose 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 718 | 68.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 653 | 62.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 651 | 62.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 633 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 556 | 53.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 655 | 62.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 481 | 46.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 682 | 65.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 634 | 60.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chapel over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+56%) and vehicle crime (+44%). The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 176 | 16.9 | 2.04 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 15.2 | 0.99 | +7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 13.6 | 0.40 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.7 | 0.95 | +44% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.6 | 1.30 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -17% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +15% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +46% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Shoplifting in Chapel
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chapel recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chapel
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chapel recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Chapel
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chapel recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chapel
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chapel recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chapel
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chapel recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chapel
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chapel recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chapel
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chapel recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chapel
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chapel recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chapel
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chapel recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chapel
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chapel recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chapel
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chapel recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chapel
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chapel recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chapel
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chapel recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chapel
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chapel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chapel, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chapel.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton & Throckley | 1,288 | 97.0 | +41% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,400 | 110.6 | +61% |
| Lemington | 889 | 91.6 | +33% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,615 | 142.2 | +107% |
| West Fenham | 1,127 | 100.7 | +46% |
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | +73% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,113 | 87.8 | +28% |
| Kenton | 1,038 | 92.2 | +34% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chapel over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chapel House Road | 132 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Beckside Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Ashdale Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Bracknell Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Northcote Avenue | 26 |
| On or near B6324 | 24 |
| On or near Cardinal Close | 21 |
| On or near Burnview Court | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chapel over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 41.1% |
| Not recorded | 159 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 19.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 14.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Chapel has an estimated population of 10,433. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chapel sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chapel |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Chapel a safe place to live?
Chapel recorded 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chapel?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Chapel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapel was up 10% on the year before: 718 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 653 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chapel?
Chapel is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chapel. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.