Crime in Pelaw and Heworth: statistics, rates and trends
623 crimes were recorded in Pelaw and Heworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pelaw and Heworth
- Questions about crime in Pelaw and Heworth
- About this data
623 crimes were recorded in Pelaw and Heworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 198 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pelaw and Heworth has the 2,008th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pelaw and Heworth | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 623 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.5 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,252 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pelaw and Heworth was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,184 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (623). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 623 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 816 | 98.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 974 | 118.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 990 | 120.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 984 | 119.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,025 | 124.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,015 | 123.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,184 | 143.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,108 | 134.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pelaw and Heworth 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 criminal damage and arson, robbery. The largest falls were in other theft (-46%) and shoplifting (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 24.0 | 0.70 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 13.3 | 0.87 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 9.0 | 1.32 | -37% |
| Public order | 62 | 7.5 | 1.13 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.5 | 0.54 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -10% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.8 | 1.06 | -14% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -46% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.2 | 1.03 | -18% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.7 | 1.26 | +180% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 0.26 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pelaw and Heworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pelaw and Heworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pelaw and Heworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pelaw and Heworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pelaw and Heworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pelaw and Heworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pelaw and Heworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pelaw and Heworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pelaw and Heworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pelaw and Heworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pelaw and Heworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pelaw and Heworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pelaw and Heworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pelaw and Heworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pelaw and Heworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pelaw and Heworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pelaw and Heworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardley and Leam Lane | 719 | 82.0 | +9% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | +59% |
| Windy Nook and Whitehills | 788 | 84.5 | +12% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | +20% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +88% |
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +190% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -39% |
| Saltwell | 859 | 70.7 | -6% |
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 Pelaw and Heworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunn Court | 60 |
| On or near Cartmel Park | 30 |
| On or near St Edmund'S Drive | 27 |
| On or near High Lanes | 25 |
| On or near Durham Street | 22 |
| On or near Shields Road | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Wardle Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Lauder Way | 15 |
| On or near Whinshaw | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pelaw and Heworth 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 | 230 | 36.9% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 21.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 19.6% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 17.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Pelaw and Heworth has an estimated population of 8,252. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pelaw and Heworth sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pelaw and Heworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Pelaw and Heworth a safe place to live?
Pelaw and Heworth recorded 75.5 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 Pelaw and Heworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Pelaw and Heworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pelaw and Heworth was down 24% on the year before: 623 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 816 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pelaw and Heworth?
Pelaw and Heworth 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 Pelaw and Heworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.