Crime in Chowdene: statistics, rates and trends
1,197 crimes were recorded in Chowdene in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chowdene at a glance
- Crime trends in Chowdene
- Types of crime in Chowdene
- Chowdene compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chowdene
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chowdene
- Population and deprivation in Chowdene
- Questions about crime in Chowdene
- About this data
1,197 crimes were recorded in Chowdene in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 304 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chowdene has the 427th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chowdene | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,197 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.3 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 7,964 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chowdene was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,197 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (770). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 1,197 | 150.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 985 | 123.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 859 | 107.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,026 | 128.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 832 | 104.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 993 | 124.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 770 | 96.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 875 | 109.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 912 | 114.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chowdene 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+151%) and anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-15%) and other theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 304 | 38.2 | 4.61 | +151% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 34.5 | 1.01 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 27.0 | 1.76 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 13.8 | 2.04 | +8% |
| Public order | 65 | 8.2 | 1.23 | +7% |
| Burglary | 57 | 7.2 | 2.02 | +16% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.8 | 1.06 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Robbery | 29 | 3.6 | 2.70 | +81% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +10% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.0 | 0.59 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -73% |
Shoplifting in Chowdene
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chowdene recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 151% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Chowdene
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chowdene recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chowdene
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chowdene recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chowdene
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chowdene recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chowdene
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chowdene recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chowdene
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chowdene recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chowdene
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chowdene recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chowdene
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chowdene recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chowdene
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chowdene recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chowdene
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chowdene recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chowdene
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chowdene recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chowdene
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chowdene recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chowdene
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chowdene recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chowdene, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chowdene.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chowdene |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | -6% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -69% |
| Lamesley | 1,036 | 105.7 | -30% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | -44% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | -40% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -53% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | -40% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | -20% |
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 Chowdene over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trafford | 457 |
| On or near Ivanhoe View | 121 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 116 |
| On or near Greystoke Gardens | 54 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 53 |
| On or near Weymouth Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Woodford | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Hertford | 25 |
| On or near St Ronans View | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chowdene 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 | 357 | 29.8% |
| Under investigation | 338 | 28.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 219 | 18.3% |
| Not recorded | 215 | 18.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Chowdene has an estimated population of 7,964. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chowdene sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chowdene |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.2% |
Is Chowdene a safe place to live?
Chowdene recorded 150.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Chowdene?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (275).
Is crime in Chowdene going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chowdene was up 22% on the year before: 1,197 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 985 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chowdene?
Chowdene 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 Chowdene. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.