Crime in Saltwell: statistics, rates and trends
859 crimes were recorded in Saltwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Saltwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltwell
- Types of crime in Saltwell
- Saltwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saltwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltwell
- Population and deprivation in Saltwell
- Questions about crime in Saltwell
- About this data
859 crimes were recorded in Saltwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saltwell has the 2,196th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saltwell | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 859 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.7 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 12,146 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saltwell was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,228 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (859). Over the whole period it fell 59%, 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 | 859 | 70.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,046 | 86.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,224 | 100.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,256 | 103.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,439 | 118.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,141 | 176.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,228 | 183.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,920 | 158.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,114 | 174.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saltwell 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 drugs (-60%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 283 | 23.3 | 0.68 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -11% |
| Other theft | 79 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 5.6 | 1.14 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -27% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.4 | 0.82 | -24% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.4 | 0.95 | -23% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.5 | 1.17 | -6% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.2 | 0.68 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +57% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saltwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saltwell recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saltwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saltwell recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saltwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saltwell recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saltwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saltwell recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saltwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saltwell recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saltwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saltwell recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saltwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saltwell recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saltwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saltwell recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saltwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saltwell recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saltwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saltwell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saltwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saltwell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saltwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saltwell recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saltwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saltwell recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saltwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saltwell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saltwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saltwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saltwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges | 2,799 | 218.6 | +209% |
| Deckham | 877 | 90.4 | +28% |
| Lobley Hill and Bensham | 740 | 89.5 | +27% |
| Low Fell | 443 | 46.0 | -35% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | +61% |
| Felling | 914 | 119.8 | +69% |
| High Fell | 1,382 | 141.7 | +100% |
| Chowdene | 1,197 | 150.3 | +113% |
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 Saltwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bensham Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 36 |
| On or near Camborne Grove | 35 |
| On or near Coatsworth Road | 34 |
| On or near Westfield Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Saltwell Street | 26 |
| On or near Avondale Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Fern Dene Road | 25 |
| On or near Trevethick Street | 25 |
| On or near Windsor Avenue | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saltwell 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 | 316 | 36.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 218 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 17.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.2% |
Saltwell has an estimated population of 12,146. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saltwell sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saltwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 41.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.4% |
Is Saltwell a safe place to live?
Saltwell recorded 70.7 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 Saltwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Saltwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltwell was down 18% on the year before: 859 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,046 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saltwell?
Saltwell 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 Saltwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.