Crime in Chowdene: statistics, rates and trends
1,167 crimes were recorded in Chowdene in the 12 months to August 2026, 146.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
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Shoplifting (308), violence and sexual offences (257) and anti-social behaviour (217) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 458th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chowdene | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,167 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.5 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,964 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chowdene of any year here (1,167 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,167 | 146.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,011 | 126.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 879 | 110.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,029 | 129.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 842 | 105.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 973 | 122.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 777 | 97.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 893 | 112.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 901 | 113.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chowdene recorded notably more shoplifting (4.6 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and burglary (91% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 118 to 308 and anti-social behaviour rose from 160 to 217, while violence and sexual offences fell from 337 to 257 and other theft fell from 64 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 308 | 38.7 | 8.5 | +161% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 32.3 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 27.2 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 12.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 63 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Other theft | 53 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Robbery | 27 | 3.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Chowdene has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chowdene |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | -3% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -69% |
| Lamesley | 1,003 | 102.4 | -30% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 763 | 81.8 | -44% |
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | -40% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -54% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | -40% |
| Felling | 918 | 120.3 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 80% of the crime recorded in Chowdene over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Trafford” (458).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trafford | 458 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 117 |
| On or near Ivanhoe View | 112 |
| On or near Greystoke Gardens | 48 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 41 |
| On or near Weymouth Gardens | 39 |
| On or near Woodford | 39 |
| On or near Hertford | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Talisman View | 22 |
Of the 950 crimes in Chowdene with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 217 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 357 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 332 | 34.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 213 | 22.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Chowdene has an estimated population of 7,964 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%) and more households without a car (33%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chowdene average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chowdene | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chowdene a safe place to live?
Chowdene recorded 146.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 458th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Chowdene?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (257).
Is crime in Chowdene going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chowdene was up 15% on the year before: 1,167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,011 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chowdene?
About 7,964 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chowdene?
Chowdene is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.