Crime in Low Fell: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Low Fell in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (67), public order (39) and shoplifting (39) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,238th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Low Fell | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 434 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,623 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Low Fell of any year here (434 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 434 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 538 | 55.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 650 | 67.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 699 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 659 | 68.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 684 | 71.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 823 | 85.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 642 | 66.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 712 | 74.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (66% below) and violence and sexual offences (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 191 to 121 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 12.6 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 7.0 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.1 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Low Fell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Low Fell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowdene | 1,167 | 146.5 | +225% |
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | +216% |
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | +93% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | +51% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | +95% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 763 | 81.8 | +81% |
| Felling | 918 | 120.3 | +167% |
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +382% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Low Fell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elder Grove” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elder Grove | 51 |
| On or near Church Drive | 27 |
| On or near Edmund Place | 23 |
| On or near Durham Road | 19 |
| On or near Hillside Place | 19 |
| On or near Cramond Court | 14 |
| On or near Hutton Terrace | 13 |
| On or near Berkdale Road | 11 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 10 |
| On or near Joicey Road | 10 |
Of the 367 crimes in Low Fell with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 29.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 23.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
Low Fell has an estimated population of 9,623 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Low Fell average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Low Fell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Low Fell a safe place to live?
Low Fell recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,238th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Low Fell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Low Fell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Low Fell was down 19% on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 538 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Low Fell?
About 9,623 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Low Fell?
Low Fell 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.