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Crime in Barley Mow

Barley Mow had 85 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

DH3, Gateshead · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barley Mow

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52.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 38 Apr 32 May 27 Jun 32 Jul 26 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barley Mow. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2327%
violence2226%
vehicle crime1113%
criminal damage89%
burglary67%
public order67%
shoplifting34%
other crime34%

Barley Mow against Gateshead

TypeBarley Mow per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence13.519.1▼ 19%
Burglary3.73.3▼ 40%
Vehicle crime6.84–
Anti-social behaviour14.117.6▼ 8%
Theft and robbery1.26.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portobello81.5▼ 24%
Perkinsville80.2▲ 1%
Birtley75.9▼ 5%
Vigo58.6▼ 4%
North Side52.8▼ 25%
Barley Mow52.2▼ 14%
Ouston45.9▲ 27%
See every Gateshead area ranked on the crime in Gateshead page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barley Mow a safe area?

Barley Mow had about 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Barley Mow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (23), followed by violence (22) and vehicle crime (11).