Crime in Deckham: statistics, rates and trends
877 crimes were recorded in Deckham in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
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877 crimes were recorded in Deckham in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 325 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Deckham has the 1,484th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Deckham | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 877 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.4 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,698 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Deckham was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,660 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (877). Over the whole period it fell 47%, 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 | 877 | 90.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,121 | 115.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,163 | 119.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,238 | 127.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,294 | 133.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,589 | 163.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,437 | 148.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,490 | 153.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,660 | 171.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Deckham 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+21%). The largest falls were in drugs (-50%) and public order (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 33.5 | 0.98 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -25% |
| Other theft | 72 | 7.4 | 1.16 | -24% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.8 | 0.98 | +21% |
| Burglary | 42 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -5% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.1 | 1.95 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.7 | 0.45 | -8% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -50% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.07 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Deckham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Deckham recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Deckham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Deckham recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Deckham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Deckham recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Deckham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Deckham recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Deckham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Deckham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Deckham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Deckham recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Deckham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Deckham recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Deckham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Deckham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Deckham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Deckham recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Deckham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Deckham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Deckham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Deckham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Deckham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Deckham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Deckham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Deckham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Deckham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Deckham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Deckham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Deckham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deckham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -22% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +142% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | +32% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -49% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | -7% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +57% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | -1% |
| Chowdene | 1,197 | 150.3 | +66% |
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 Deckham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Edmund'S Road | 64 |
| On or near Newman Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Prefect Place | 35 |
| On or near Shipcote Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Abbey Court | 27 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 27 |
| On or near Raby Street | 25 |
| On or near Edgware Road | 21 |
| On or near Gower Walk | 21 |
| On or near Chandos Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Deckham 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 | 308 | 35.1% |
| Under investigation | 214 | 24.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 202 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 13.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
Deckham has an estimated population of 9,698. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Deckham sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Deckham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.1% |
| Social rented homes | 38.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.5% |
Is Deckham a safe place to live?
Deckham recorded 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Deckham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Deckham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deckham was down 22% on the year before: 877 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,121 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Deckham?
Deckham 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 Deckham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.