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Crime in Chopwell

Chopwell had 125 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

NE17, Gateshead · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chopwell

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67.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 59 Apr 56 May 50 Jun 46 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chopwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4435%
anti-social behaviour2722%
shoplifting1411%
criminal damage1310%
public order119%
theft76%
burglary32%
other crime32%

Chopwell against Gateshead

TypeChopwell per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence23.819.1▲ 7%
Burglary1.63.3–
Vehicle crime1.14–
Anti-social behaviour14.617.6▼ 48%
Theft and robbery3.86.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chopwell67.5▼ 18%
Low Westwood53.2▲ 44%
High Spen41.6▼ 44%
Blackhall Mill41▲ 13%
Hamsterley38.7▲ 13%
The Dene33.3▲ 50%
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 Chopwell a safe area?

Chopwell had about 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chopwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (27) and shoplifting (14).