Rowlands Gill Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rowlands Gill, a built-up area within Gateshead, recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (25.9%) and criminal damage and arson (14.8%). These figures align with the area’s likely mix of residential and small-scale commercial spaces, where community interactions and property maintenance may influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors appear to play a role, as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have contributed to higher reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly in public spaces. While property crimes (6 incidents) and violent crimes (7 incidents) remain the most common categories, their proportions are significantly lower than the UK averages for their respective types. The overall crime rate, though low, underscores the need for continued monitoring of trends that could signal emerging patterns, such as the sharp rise in public order offences observed in the month. Local authorities may benefit from focusing on community engagement initiatives to address anti-social behaviour, which remains the most prevalent category, while leveraging the area’s relatively safe profile to reinforce positive public perception.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in public order crimes, other crime, and drug-related offences compared to September, marking the most significant month-on-month shift in the area’s crime profile. Public order offences, which include disturbances and breaches of peace, rose from zero to three incidents, a jump that may reflect the impact of Halloween-related activity or increased social gatherings in the area. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), a drop that could be attributed to seasonal factors or improved community safety measures. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000—24% above the UK average—highlighting a localised challenge in managing disruptive conduct. Drug-related offences saw their first recorded incident in the month, a 100% increase from zero, suggesting potential shifts in local drug activity or improved reporting mechanisms. The area’s violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 51% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 24% overperformance in anti-social behaviour. This divergence may indicate effective policing in violent crime prevention, though the rise in public order issues deserves closer attention. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly relevant, as it directly impacts community safety and quality of life.

Rowlands Gill’s crime rate in October 2024 (4.9 per 1,000) was 4.0% higher than the previous month’s rate of 4.7, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, is consistent with the local context of a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 125 residents. This disparity underscores Rowlands Gill’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though the 100% increase in public order offences in October suggests that localised factors may be influencing crime trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s low crime rate is sustained despite the month-on-month fluctuations, with the 39.5% gap to the UK average remaining intact. Residents living in Rowlands Gill are thus far less likely to experience crime than the average UK resident, though the rise in public order issues highlights the need for targeted interventions. The comparison also highlights the effectiveness of local policing in maintaining low violent crime rates, as the area’s violence and sexual offences rate remains 51% below the UK average. This contrast between local performance and national trends indicates that Rowlands Gill’s crime profile is shaped by unique factors, such as community cohesion or environmental design, which may contribute to its overall safety.