Ward · Newcastle upon TyneUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Benwell & Scotswood
Street-level crime hotspots for Benwell & Scotswood ward in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Crime Rate
82.8
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#16
of 26 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+9100.0%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
9 On or near Deveval Road
Violence and sexual offences: 8 Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
6 On or near Cohort Place
Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other theft: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
4 On or near Thorndale Road
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
4 On or near Howlett Hall Road
Shoplifting: 3 Robbery: 1
5
3 On or near Greenside Crescent
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Vehicle crime: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →