Crime Rate in Benwell & Scotswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Benwell & Scotswood

The total recorded crimes in Benwell & Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benwell & Scotswood crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Benwell & Scotswood, encompassing approximately 24,838 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (24.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
Benwell & Scotswood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Westacres Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Ranmere Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Benwell & Scotswood?

To understand the safety of Benwell & Scotswood, we need to analyze Benwell & Scotswood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Benwell & Scotswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1639 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Benwell & Scotswood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Benwell & Scotswood had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,494 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Benwell & Scotswood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Benwell & Scotswood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Benwell & Scotswood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Benwell & Scotswood has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 8th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Benwell & Scotswood crimes were 1,639. The crime rate of Benwell & Scotswood in 2024 was 65.99 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Benwell & Scotswood were around 1,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.15 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Byker277 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Castle76 18970 19628 25
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Benwell & Scotswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202417
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 202435
July 202412
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202541
March 202532
February 202529
January 202550
December 202452
November 202428
October 202439
September 202426
August 202429
July 202432
June 202492
May 202442

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202416
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202521
February 202518
January 202512
December 202418
November 202438
October 202422
September 202427
August 202422
July 202435
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410
July 202420
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202518
February 20254
January 202517
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Benwell & Scotswood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Benwell & Scotswood postcode area is presented below.

1. Westacres Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Ranmere Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Benwell Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Pauline Gardens (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thorndale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Whitfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
8. Darley Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Joan Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Scotswood Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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