Crime in Felling: statistics, rates and trends
918 crimes were recorded in Felling in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (284), anti-social behaviour (168) and criminal damage and arson (98) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 823rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Felling | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 918 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.3 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,632 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Felling of any year here (918 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 918 | 120.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,185 | 155.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,441 | 188.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,436 | 188.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,396 | 182.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,440 | 188.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,310 | 171.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,479 | 193.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,544 | 202.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
Compared with England and Wales, Felling recorded notably more other crime (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (90% above the national rate) and public order (73% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 65, while vehicle crime fell from 61 to 25 and burglary fell from 65 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 37.2 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 22.0 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 12.8 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Public order | 88 | 11.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 66 | 8.6 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 8.5 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Other crime | 41 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Burglary | 39 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -59% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Felling; the highest is Bridges (217.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Fell (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Felling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | -27% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 763 | 81.8 | -32% |
| Pelaw and Heworth | 627 | 76.0 | -37% |
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +81% |
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | +19% |
| Wardley and Leam Lane | 720 | 82.1 | -32% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -63% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Felling over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coldwell Street” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldwell Street | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Stainton Drive | 52 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 35 |
| On or near Friary Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Hewitson Terrace | 26 |
| On or near St Patrick'S Walk | 23 |
| On or near Bondene Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Eastwood Gardens | 19 |
Of the 750 crimes in Felling with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 273 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 30.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 212 | 28.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.9% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Felling has an estimated population of 7,632 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (53%, against 17%), more households without a car (50%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Felling average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Felling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 52.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Felling a safe place to live?
Felling recorded 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 823rd 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 Felling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Felling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Felling was down 23% on the year before: 918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,185 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Felling?
About 7,632 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Felling?
Felling 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.