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Crime in Stella

Stella had 71 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Gateshead area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

NE21, Gateshead · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Stella

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54.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 22 Apr 27 May 22 Jun 23 Jul 26 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Stella. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1927%
anti-social behaviour1217%
vehicle crime1115%
criminal damage913%
burglary68%
theft57%
public order46%
other crime34%

Stella against Gateshead

TypeStella per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence14.619.1▲ 12%
Burglary4.63.3–
Vehicle crime8.54–
Anti-social behaviour9.217.6▼ 33%
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
Newburn111.4▲ 3%
Blaydon98.6▲ 9%
Ryton89.9▲ 28%
Blucher82.4▼ 8%
Winlaton79.6▲ 11%
Lemington78.4▼ 14%
Stella54.6▲ 8%
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 Stella a safe area?

Stella had about 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stella?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and vehicle crime (11).