Crime in Deckham: statistics, rates and trends
846 crimes were recorded in Deckham in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (308), anti-social behaviour (123) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,594th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Deckham | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 846 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.2 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,698 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Deckham of any year here (846 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 846 | 87.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,127 | 116.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,174 | 121.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,173 | 121.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,324 | 136.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,565 | 161.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,447 | 149.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,476 | 152.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,659 | 171.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Deckham recorded notably more other crime (76% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 36 to 45, while public order fell from 93 to 56 and violence and sexual offences fell from 466 to 308.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 31.8 | 34.2 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 12.7 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 74 | 7.6 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Deckham; the highest is Bridges (217.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Fell (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deckham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -22% |
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +149% |
| Felling | 918 | 120.3 | +38% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -48% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 763 | 81.8 | -6% |
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | +63% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | +1% |
| Chowdene | 1,167 | 146.5 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Deckham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Edmund'S Road” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Edmund'S Road | 61 |
| On or near Newman Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Shipcote Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Prefect Place | 31 |
| On or near Abbey Court | 29 |
| On or near Raby Street | 27 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 24 |
| On or near Chandos Street | 22 |
| On or near Gower Walk | 18 |
| On or near Perry Street | 17 |
Of the 723 crimes in Deckham with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 292 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 221 | 30.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 185 | 25.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Deckham has an estimated population of 9,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deckham average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Deckham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Deckham a safe place to live?
Deckham recorded 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,594th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Deckham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Deckham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deckham was down 25% on the year before: 846 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,127 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deckham?
About 9,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deckham?
Deckham 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.