Crime in Saltwell: statistics, rates and trends
826 crimes were recorded in Saltwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (275), anti-social behaviour (156) and other theft (79) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,311th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saltwell | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 826 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,146 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Saltwell of any year here (826 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 61%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 826 | 68.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,050 | 86.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,205 | 99.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,241 | 102.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,430 | 117.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,119 | 174.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,182 | 179.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,933 | 159.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,105 | 173.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (34% below) and public order (25% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 90 to 61 and other crime fell from 33 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 22.6 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 12.8 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Other theft | 79 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saltwell; the highest is Bridges (217.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Fell (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges | 2,786 | 217.6 | +220% |
| Deckham | 846 | 87.2 | +28% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 729 | 88.1 | +30% |
| Low Fell | 434 | 45.1 | -34% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,047 | 111.4 | +64% |
| Felling | 918 | 120.3 | +77% |
| High Fell | 1,390 | 142.5 | +110% |
| Chowdene | 1,167 | 146.5 | +115% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Saltwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bensham Avenue” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bensham Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 37 |
| On or near Westfield Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Coatsworth Road | 32 |
| On or near Camborne Grove | 31 |
| On or near Saltwell Street | 31 |
| On or near Avondale Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Fern Dene Road | 24 |
| On or near Windsor Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Patterdale Terrace | 23 |
Of the 670 crimes in Saltwell with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 292 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 206 | 30.7% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 23.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
Saltwell has an estimated population of 12,146 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (41%, against 20%), more households without a car (44%, against 23%) and a younger population (9.7%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltwell average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Saltwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Saltwell a safe place to live?
Saltwell recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,311th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saltwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Saltwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltwell was down 21% on the year before: 826 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,050 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltwell?
About 12,146 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltwell?
Saltwell 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.