Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Crawcrook and Greenside, a built-up area within Gateshead, recorded a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 77.9% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This continued to position the area as one of the safest in the UK, though the month saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' incidents compared to December. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (16.7%) and violence and sexual offences (16.7%). The low crime rate may be partly attributable to the area’s compact size and the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. However, the rise in other theft suggests a potential vulnerability in securing personal property during this time of year. Violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 80% compared to the previous month, consistent with the post-holiday lull common in January. Public order offences also dropped significantly, though this may reflect reduced outdoor activity rather than a long-term trend. The overall crime profile remains heavily dominated by anti-social behaviour, which, while 14% below the UK average, continues to require attention from local authorities and residents alike. The area’s low crime rate compared to the UK average is likely influenced by its urban character, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces that may foster a sense of community and deter criminal activity. However, the small but notable increase in other theft highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and targeted measures to address this specific category of crime.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from one to two cases. This upward trend contrasts with sharp declines in violence and sexual offences (-80%) and public order offences (-66.7%), which fell to their lowest levels in recent months. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime category, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, though it still sits 14% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. Other theft, while modest in absolute terms, is now 35% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding theft-related crimes, which may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. The significant drop in violence and sexual offences, though welcome, may partly reflect the post-holiday lull typical of January, a month when fewer tourists and visitors typically frequent the area.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a 58.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline places the area’s current rate more than 70% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reinforcing its status as a relatively low-crime built-up area. On a daily basis, the 12 reported crimes over 31 days equate to approximately 0 crimes per day, a statistic that may reflect the area’s compact size and low population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 667 residents, a figure that, when contextualised against the local population of 8,009, underscores the rarity of incidents in this area. While the overall trend is positive, the 100% increase in other theft compared to December 2025 highlights a specific concern for residents, suggesting that certain vulnerabilities may persist despite the broader downward trajectory.