Crime in Lamesley: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Lamesley in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lamesley at a glance
- Crime trends in Lamesley
- Types of crime in Lamesley
- Lamesley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lamesley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lamesley
- Population and deprivation in Lamesley
- Questions about crime in Lamesley
- About this data
1,036 crimes were recorded in Lamesley in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lamesley has the 1,100th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lamesley | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,036 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.7 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,799 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lamesley was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,418 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (994). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,036 | 105.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,080 | 110.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 994 | 101.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,082 | 110.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,296 | 132.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,347 | 137.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,418 | 144.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,370 | 139.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,363 | 139.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lamesley 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+67%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-27%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 26.3 | 0.77 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 20.2 | 1.32 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 188 | 19.2 | 2.32 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -4% |
| Public order | 67 | 6.8 | 1.03 | -3% |
| Burglary | 58 | 5.9 | 1.67 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +0% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -15% |
| Other crime | 45 | 4.6 | 2.17 | +67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -20% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 0.83 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lamesley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lamesley recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lamesley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lamesley recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lamesley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lamesley recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lamesley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lamesley recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lamesley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lamesley recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lamesley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lamesley recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lamesley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lamesley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lamesley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lamesley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lamesley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lamesley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lamesley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lamesley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lamesley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lamesley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lamesley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lamesley recorded 7 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lamesley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lamesley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lamesley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lamesley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lamesley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lamesley.
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 Lamesley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 168 |
| On or near Springwell Avenue | 102 |
| On or near Lavers Road | 44 |
| On or near Durham Road | 38 |
| On or near Banesley Lane | 32 |
| On or near Finchale Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Hollydene | 31 |
| On or near Lansbury Close | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Smithy Lane | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lamesley 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 | 349 | 33.7% |
| Under investigation | 225 | 21.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 223 | 21.5% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 19.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
Lamesley has an estimated population of 9,799. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lamesley sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lamesley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% |
Is Lamesley a safe place to live?
Lamesley recorded 105.7 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 Lamesley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Lamesley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lamesley was down 4% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,080 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lamesley?
Lamesley 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 Lamesley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.