Crime in Rowlands Gill: statistics, rates and trends
352 crimes were recorded in Rowlands Gill in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rowlands Gill at a glance
- Crime trends in Rowlands Gill
- Types of crime in Rowlands Gill
- Rowlands Gill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rowlands Gill
- Streets with the most crime in Rowlands Gill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rowlands Gill
- Population and deprivation in Rowlands Gill
- Questions about crime in Rowlands Gill
- About this data
352 crimes were recorded in Rowlands Gill in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 100 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rowlands Gill has the 909th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rowlands Gill | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 352 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.0 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,589 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rowlands Gill was highest in the year to July 2023 (495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (351). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 352 | 63.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 379 | 67.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 410 | 73.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 495 | 88.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 473 | 84.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 351 | 62.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 403 | 72.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 426 | 76.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 452 | 80.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rowlands Gill 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+40%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and violence and sexual offences (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 17.9 | 0.52 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 15.7 | 1.03 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 8.8 | 1.29 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.8 | 0.58 | -39% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +111% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.0 | 0.62 | +89% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +8% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +22% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rowlands Gill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rowlands Gill recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rowlands Gill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rowlands Gill recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rowlands Gill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rowlands Gill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rowlands Gill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rowlands Gill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rowlands Gill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rowlands Gill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rowlands Gill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rowlands Gill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rowlands Gill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rowlands Gill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rowlands Gill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rowlands Gill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rowlands Gill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rowlands Gill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rowlands Gill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rowlands Gill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rowlands Gill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rowlands Gill recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rowlands Gill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rowlands Gill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rowlands Gill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rowlands Gill recorded 1 report 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rowlands Gill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rowlands Gill.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rowlands Gill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +63% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -22% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | +47% |
| Ryton | 621 | 73.8 | +17% |
| Annfield Plain | 1,084 | 133.1 | +111% |
| Stanley (County Durham) | 3,159 | 160.0 | +154% |
| Prudhoe | 699 | 63.8 | +1% |
| Throckley | 604 | 86.9 | +38% |
1 areas within Rowlands Gill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chopwell and Rowlands Gill had the highest rate (82.1 per 1,000) and Chopwell and Rowlands Gill the lowest (82.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | Neighbourhood | 8,997 | 739 | 82.1 |
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 Rowlands Gill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stirling Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Burnside Road | 18 |
| On or near Burnopfield Road | 16 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 16 |
| On or near North View | 15 |
| On or near Woodlea Road | 15 |
| On or near Hookergate Lane | 14 |
| On or near Smailes Lane | 14 |
| On or near Barkwood Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rowlands Gill 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 | 99 | 28.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.6% |
Rowlands Gill has an estimated population of 5,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rowlands Gill sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rowlands Gill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Rowlands Gill a safe place to live?
Rowlands Gill recorded 63.0 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 Rowlands Gill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Rowlands Gill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rowlands Gill was down 7% on the year before: 352 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 379 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rowlands Gill?
Rowlands Gill 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 Rowlands Gill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.