Crime in Fellgate and Hedworth: statistics, rates and trends
695 crimes were recorded in Fellgate and Hedworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fellgate and Hedworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Fellgate and Hedworth
- Types of crime in Fellgate and Hedworth
- Fellgate and Hedworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fellgate and Hedworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fellgate and Hedworth
- Demographics of Fellgate and Hedworth
- Questions about crime in Fellgate and Hedworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (267), anti-social behaviour (128) and criminal damage and arson (67) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,552nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fellgate and Hedworth | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 695 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.3 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,875 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fellgate and Hedworth of any year here (695 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 695 | 88.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 802 | 101.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 805 | 102.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 846 | 107.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 761 | 96.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 969 | 123.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 814 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 921 | 117.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 835 | 106.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fellgate and Hedworth recorded notably more other crime (44% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (26% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (49% below) and shoplifting (29% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 24, while other theft fell from 69 to 46 and public order fell from 75 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 33.9 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 51 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 6.0 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fellgate and Hedworth; the highest is Primrose, South Tyneside (163.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hebburn North (54.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fellgate and Hedworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +30% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | -6% |
| Monkton | 558 | 71.6 | -19% |
| Primrose | 1,530 | 163.3 | +85% |
| Hebburn South | 768 | 71.5 | -19% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +21% |
| Hebburn North | 487 | 54.5 | -38% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Fellgate and Hedworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Joseph'S Way” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Joseph'S Way | 55 |
| On or near Hounslow Gardens | 45 |
| On or near A184 | 39 |
| On or near Fellgate Avenue | 27 |
| On or near The Bower | 27 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 23 |
| On or near Ashfield | 21 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Calf Close Drive | 19 |
Of the 567 crimes in Fellgate and Hedworth with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 190 | 33.5% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 31.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Fellgate and Hedworth has an estimated population of 7,875 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), less private renting (7.8%, against 20.3%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fellgate and Hedworth average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fellgate and Hedworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fellgate and Hedworth a safe place to live?
Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,552nd 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 Fellgate and Hedworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Fellgate and Hedworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fellgate and Hedworth was down 13% on the year before: 695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 802 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fellgate and Hedworth?
About 7,875 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fellgate and Hedworth?
Fellgate and Hedworth 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.