Crime in Low Fell: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in Low Fell in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Low Fell at a glance
- Crime trends in Low Fell
- Types of crime in Low Fell
- Low Fell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Low Fell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Low Fell
- Population and deprivation in Low Fell
- Questions about crime in Low Fell
- About this data
443 crimes were recorded in Low Fell in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 130 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Low Fell has the 3,199th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Low Fell | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 443 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.0 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,623 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Low Fell was highest in the year to July 2020 (840 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (443). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 443 | 46.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 534 | 55.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 648 | 67.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 698 | 72.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 665 | 69.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 688 | 71.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 840 | 87.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 620 | 64.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 716 | 74.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Low Fell 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-29%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 13.5 | 0.39 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 6.7 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.2 | 0.50 | -25% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.9 | 1.12 | -28% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.4 | 0.70 | +3% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.3 | 0.36 | -27% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +54% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +800% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Low Fell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Low Fell recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Low Fell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Low Fell recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Low Fell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Low Fell recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Low Fell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Low Fell recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Low Fell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Low Fell recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Low Fell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Low Fell recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Low Fell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Low Fell recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Low Fell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Low Fell recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Low Fell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Low Fell recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Low Fell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Low Fell recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Low Fell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Low Fell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Low Fell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Low Fell 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Low Fell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Low Fell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Low Fell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Low Fell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Low Fell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Low Fell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Low Fell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowdene | 1,197 | 150.3 | +226% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +208% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | +96% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | +54% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | +94% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | +84% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | +160% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +375% |
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 Low Fell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elder Grove | 48 |
| On or near Church Drive | 32 |
| On or near Durham Road | 22 |
| On or near Hillside Place | 22 |
| On or near Edmund Place | 20 |
| On or near Cramond Court | 14 |
| On or near Hutton Terrace | 13 |
| On or near Musgrave Road | 11 |
| On or near Berkdale Road | 10 |
| On or near Popplewell Gardens | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Low Fell 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 | 170 | 38.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 14.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
Low Fell has an estimated population of 9,623. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Low Fell sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Low Fell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Low Fell a safe place to live?
Low Fell recorded 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Low Fell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Low Fell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Low Fell was down 17% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 534 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Low Fell?
Low Fell 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 Low Fell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.