Crime in Pelaw and Heworth: statistics, rates and trends
627 crimes were recorded in Pelaw and Heworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pelaw and Heworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Pelaw and Heworth
- Types of crime in Pelaw and Heworth
- Pelaw and Heworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pelaw and Heworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pelaw and Heworth
- Demographics of Pelaw and Heworth
- Questions about crime in Pelaw and Heworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), anti-social behaviour (113) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,982nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pelaw and Heworth | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 627 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,252 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pelaw and Heworth of any year here (627 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 627 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 807 | 97.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 944 | 114.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,014 | 122.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 974 | 118.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,029 | 124.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,019 | 123.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,165 | 141.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,128 | 136.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pelaw and Heworth recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (55% below) and shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 46 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 68 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 24.4 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Public order | 61 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -48% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pelaw and Heworth; the highest is Bridges (217.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Fell (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pelaw and Heworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley and Leam Lane | 720 | 82.1 | +8% |
| Felling | 918 | 120.3 | +58% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 763 | 81.8 | +8% |
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | +15% |
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | +88% |
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +186% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -41% |
| Saltwell | 826 | 68.0 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Pelaw and Heworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dunn Court” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunn Court | 58 |
| On or near Cartmel Park | 32 |
| On or near St Edmund'S Drive | 30 |
| On or near High Lanes | 23 |
| On or near Durham Street | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Shields Road | 15 |
| On or near Wardle Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Wynn Gardens | 15 |
| On or near High Heworth Lane | 14 |
Of the 514 crimes in Pelaw and Heworth with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 220 | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 29.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 23.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 1.2% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Pelaw and Heworth has an estimated population of 8,252 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pelaw and Heworth average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pelaw and Heworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pelaw and Heworth a safe place to live?
Pelaw and Heworth recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,982nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Pelaw and Heworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Pelaw and Heworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pelaw and Heworth was down 22% on the year before: 627 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 807 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pelaw and Heworth?
About 8,252 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pelaw and Heworth?
Pelaw and Heworth 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.