Total Crime Rate
76.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Fisherwell Road area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges , and the 287th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Gateshead .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fisherwell Road (NE10 0RB) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower than the Bridges average (225.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fisherwell Road (NE10 0RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shields Road, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lauder Way (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Gateshead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Cartmel Park | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Joicey Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Rothbury Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Fisherwell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Cartmel Park | Under investigation |
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