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Crime in Low Fell

Low Fell had 251 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% above the middle Gateshead area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

NE9, Gateshead · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Low Fell

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83.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common92 in 3 months

Month by month

71 Mar 60 Apr 95 May 78 Jun 90 Jul 83 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9237%
violence4518%
anti-social behaviour3414%
public order166%
burglary135%
robbery125%
vehicle crime114%
theft94%

Low Fell against Gateshead

TypeLow Fell per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence1519.1▲ 15%
Burglary4.33.3▲ 8%
Vehicle crime3.74–
Anti-social behaviour11.317.6▲ 26%
Theft and robbery86.3▲ 33%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eighton Banks234.4▲ 10%
Mount Pleasant128.9▲ 1%
Wrekenton124▲ 9%
Bensham100▲ 11%
Deckham96.9▲ 5%
Low Fell83.4▲ 11%
Lobley Hill62.7▲ 20%
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 Low Fell a safe area?

Low Fell had about 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Low Fell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (92), followed by violence (45) and anti-social behaviour (34).