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 February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benwell & Scotswood crime rate of 0.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)
Benwell & Scotswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Road with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)
MonumentNA NA11,362 111,023 1
Arthur's HillNA NA4,462 23,507 2
ElswickNA NA3,620 43,370 3
BykerNA NA3,831 33,299 4
OuseburnNA NA2,590 52,750 5
WalkergateNA NA2,132 62,072 6
BlakelawNA NA1,955 82,069 7
Denton & WesterhopeNA NA2,010 71,749 9
WalkerNA NA1,909 91,921 8
Callerton & ThrockleyNA NA1,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin HallNA NA1,786 101,548 11
KentonNA NA1,387 141,383 13
West FenhamNA NA1,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West GosforthNA NA1,176 171,230 15
LemingtonNA NA1,265 151,048 19
WingroveNA NA1,053 181,168 16
HeatonNA NA1,182 161,063 18
North JesmondNA NA937 201,130 17
CastleNA NA970 19628 25
GosforthNA NA721 22918 20
ParklandsNA NA671 25787 21
ChapelNA NA734 21677 24
Manor ParkNA NA698 23782 22
South JesmondNA NA690 24758 23
Dene & South GosforthNA NA603 26577 26

Benwell & Scotswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20269
December 202533
November 202538
October 202542
September 202536
August 202539
July 202545
June 202548
May 202551
April 202541
March 202532
February 202529

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202519
November 202521
October 202528
September 202515
August 202520
July 202524
June 202520
May 202535
April 202525
March 202521
February 202518

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 202511
October 20256
September 20255
August 20255
July 20259
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202510
November 202513
October 202511
September 202514
August 20258
July 202512
June 202517
May 202517
April 20256
March 202513
February 202515

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 202513
October 20259
September 202510
August 202514
July 202513
June 202514
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20252
October 20258
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20259
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 20253
May 20256
April 20258
March 202518
February 20254

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Benwell & Scotswood in February 2026

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

1. Whitfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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