Crime in Lamesley: statistics, rates and trends
1,003 crimes were recorded in Lamesley in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (252), anti-social behaviour (203) and shoplifting (188) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lamesley | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,003 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,799 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lamesley peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,418 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (982). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,003 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,095 | 111.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 982 | 100.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,076 | 109.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,270 | 129.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,345 | 137.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,418 | 144.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,380 | 140.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,380 | 140.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lamesley recorded notably more shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate), other crime (93% above the national rate) and burglary (61% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below) and violence and sexual offences (25% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 31 to 40 and anti-social behaviour rose from 171 to 203, while violence and sexual offences fell from 346 to 252 and criminal damage and arson fell from 103 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 25.7 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 20.7 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 188 | 19.2 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 56 | 5.7 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lamesley; the highest is Chowdene (146.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Fell (45.1).
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Lamesley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (170).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 170 |
| On or near Springwell Avenue | 89 |
| On or near Lavers Road | 43 |
| On or near Durham Road | 39 |
| On or near Hollydene | 35 |
| On or near Banesley Lane | 34 |
| On or near Finchale Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Lansbury Close | 30 |
| On or near Devon Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Smithy Lane | 22 |
Of the 800 crimes in Lamesley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 203 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 219 | 27.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 213 | 26.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Lamesley has an estimated population of 9,799 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lamesley average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lamesley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lamesley a safe place to live?
Lamesley recorded 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,180th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Lamesley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Lamesley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lamesley was down 8% on the year before: 1,003 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,095 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lamesley?
About 9,799 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lamesley?
Lamesley 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.