Crime in Felling: statistics, rates and trends
914 crimes were recorded in Felling in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before.
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914 crimes were recorded in Felling in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 285 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Felling has the 828th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Felling | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 914 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.8 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 7,632 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Felling was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,556 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (914). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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 | 914 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,215 | 159.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,469 | 192.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,413 | 185.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,391 | 182.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,465 | 192.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,290 | 169.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,479 | 193.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,556 | 203.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Felling 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+39%) and shoplifting (+34%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-49%) and drugs (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 37.3 | 1.09 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 21.6 | 1.41 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 12.1 | 1.78 | -39% |
| Public order | 86 | 11.3 | 1.70 | -14% |
| Other theft | 64 | 8.4 | 1.31 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 7.7 | 0.93 | +34% |
| Other crime | 46 | 6.0 | 2.85 | +39% |
| Burglary | 42 | 5.5 | 1.56 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.2 | 0.85 | -49% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -47% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.7 | 1.26 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.67 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.64 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Felling
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Felling recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Felling
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Felling recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Felling
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Felling recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Felling
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Felling recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Felling
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Felling recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Felling
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Felling recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Felling
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Felling recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Felling
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Felling recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Felling
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Felling recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Felling
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Felling recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Felling
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Felling recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Felling
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Felling recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Felling
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Felling recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Felling
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Felling recorded 4 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 down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Felling, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Felling.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Felling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | -24% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | -29% |
| Pelaw and Heworth | 623 | 75.5 | -37% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +83% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +18% |
| Wardley and Leam Lane | 719 | 82.0 | -32% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -62% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -41% |
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 Felling over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near Coldwell Street | 62 |
| On or near Stainton Drive | 59 |
| On or near Friary Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Hewitson Terrace | 27 |
| On or near St Patrick'S Walk | 22 |
| On or near Bondene Avenue | 20 |
| On or near George Smith Gardens | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Felling 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 | 290 | 31.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 215 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 18.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Felling has an estimated population of 7,632. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Felling sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Felling |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.6% |
| Social rented homes | 52.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.9% |
Is Felling a safe place to live?
Felling recorded 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Felling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (165).
Is crime in Felling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Felling was down 25% on the year before: 914 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,215 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Felling?
Felling 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 Felling. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.