Total Crime Rate
28.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Durham Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Durham Road (NE9 5AH) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 80.8% lower than the High Fell average (149.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Durham Road (NE9 5AH), the main crime hotspot is near Chesters Park. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In High Fell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Valley Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dryden Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Summerfield Road | Under investigation |
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