Crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill: statistics, rates and trends
739 crimes were recorded in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill at a glance
- Crime trends in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
- Types of crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
- Chopwell and Rowlands Gill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
- Population and deprivation in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
- Questions about crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
- About this data
739 crimes were recorded in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 217 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has the 1,775th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 739 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,997 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill was highest in the year to July 2023 (939 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (739). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 739 | 82.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 788 | 87.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 878 | 97.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 939 | 104.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 863 | 95.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 768 | 85.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 890 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 855 | 95.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 905 | 100.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+17%) and shoplifting (+14%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-18%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 24.1 | 0.70 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 20.9 | 1.36 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 7.1 | 0.86 | +14% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +5% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.2 | 2.00 | +100% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +3% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +11% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -53% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chopwell and Rowlands Gill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chopwell and Rowlands Gill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chopwell and Rowlands Gill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winlaton and High Spen | 405 | 49.7 | -40% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -40% |
| Blaydon | 1,237 | 114.8 | +40% |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 784 | 76.0 | -8% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 402 | 40.9 | -50% |
| Whickham North | 1,145 | 195.1 | +138% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 342 | 38.8 | -53% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | +38% |
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 Chopwell and Rowlands Gill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Tay Street | 59 |
| On or near South Road | 40 |
| On or near Stirling Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Mill Road | 32 |
| On or near Whittonstall Road | 25 |
| On or near Monument Court | 19 |
| On or near William Street | 19 |
| On or near Burnside Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 188 | 25.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 24.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 174 | 23.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.5% |
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has an estimated population of 8,997. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chopwell and Rowlands Gill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.1% |
Is Chopwell and Rowlands Gill a safe place to live?
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill recorded 82.1 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 Chopwell and Rowlands Gill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (188).
Is crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill was down 6% on the year before: 739 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 788 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chopwell and Rowlands Gill?
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill 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 Chopwell and Rowlands Gill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.