Crime Rate in Blakelaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blakelaw

The total recorded crimes in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakelaw crime rate of 7.61 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 Blakelaw, encompassing approximately 24,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-4.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
Blakelaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitgrave Road with total crimes: 12
  • Foxglove Walk with total crimes: 11
  • Brieryside with total crimes: 10

How safe is Blakelaw?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Blakelaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1955 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blakelaw witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Blakelaw experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,069 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blakelaw witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blakelaw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blakelaw has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 7.61 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Blakelaw crimes were 1,955. The crime rate of Blakelaw in 2024 was 78.27 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blakelaw were around 2,069 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.83 (year) or 6.90 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blakelaw)CrimesRank (Blakelaw)CrimesRank (Blakelaw)
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
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
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

Blakelaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20258
December 202416
November 202410
October 20247
September 202417
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202563
March 202551
February 202543
January 202555
December 202434
November 202420
October 202434
September 202434
August 202427
July 202433
June 202444
May 202439

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 202420
October 202418
September 202420
August 202416
July 202415
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202571
March 202563
February 202553
January 202568
December 202464
November 202434
October 202457
September 202434
August 202433
July 202454
June 2024136
May 202443

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202529
March 202513
February 20253
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 20243
September 202413
August 20249
July 20242
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 20255
February 20257
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 20249
November 202418
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202514
February 202513
January 202512
December 202417
November 20244
October 202419
September 202421
August 202430
July 202412
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Blakelaw in May 2025

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

1. Whitgrave Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Foxglove Walk (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Brieryside (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Elvaston Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
5. Moulton Place (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Moor Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Hillsleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Heathfield Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Dowding Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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