Crime in Fellgate and Hedworth: statistics, rates and trends
706 crimes were recorded in Fellgate and Hedworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fellgate and Hedworth
- Questions about crime in Fellgate and Hedworth
- About this data
706 crimes were recorded in Fellgate and Hedworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fellgate and Hedworth has the 1,509th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fellgate and Hedworth | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 706 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.7 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,875 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fellgate and Hedworth was highest in the year to July 2021 (997 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (706). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 706 | 89.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 803 | 102.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 829 | 105.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 799 | 101.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 777 | 98.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 997 | 126.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 800 | 101.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 918 | 116.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 834 | 105.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fellgate and Hedworth 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 falls were in drugs (-44%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 34.5 | 1.01 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 16.5 | 1.08 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 8.6 | 1.27 | -4% |
| Public order | 54 | 6.9 | 1.03 | -27% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 5.3 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Other crime | 27 | 3.4 | 1.62 | +69% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.5 | 0.52 | -20% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fellgate and Hedworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 272 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 13% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fellgate and Hedworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fellgate and Hedworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fellgate and Hedworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fellgate and Hedworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fellgate and Hedworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fellgate and Hedworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fellgate and Hedworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fellgate and Hedworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fellgate and Hedworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fellgate and Hedworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fellgate and Hedworth 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fellgate and Hedworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fellgate and Hedworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fellgate and Hedworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fellgate and Hedworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fellgate and Hedworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fellgate and Hedworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +34% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | -2% |
| Monkton | 582 | 74.7 | -17% |
| Primrose | 1,516 | 161.8 | +81% |
| Hebburn South | 783 | 72.9 | -19% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +24% |
| Hebburn North | 519 | 58.1 | -35% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +2% |
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 Fellgate and Hedworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Joseph'S Way | 55 |
| On or near Hounslow Gardens | 42 |
| On or near A184 | 41 |
| On or near The Bower | 31 |
| On or near Fellgate Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 22 |
| On or near Ashfield | 21 |
| On or near Calf Close Drive | 19 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fellgate and Hedworth 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 | 191 | 27.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 188 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 18.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Fellgate and Hedworth has an estimated population of 7,875. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fellgate and Hedworth sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fellgate and Hedworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% |
| Social rented homes | 34.9% |
| Private rented homes | 7.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Fellgate and Hedworth a safe place to live?
Fellgate and Hedworth recorded 89.7 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 Fellgate and Hedworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Fellgate and Hedworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fellgate and Hedworth was down 12% on the year before: 706 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 803 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fellgate and Hedworth?
Fellgate and Hedworth 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 Fellgate and Hedworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.