Crime Rate in Denton & Westerhope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denton & Westerhope

The total recorded crimes in Denton & Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denton & Westerhope crime rate of 4.13 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 Denton & Westerhope, encompassing approximately 32,940 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
Denton & Westerhope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 21
  • Wilkes Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lordenshaw with total crimes: 6

How safe is Denton & Westerhope?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Denton & Westerhope demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2010 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Denton & Westerhope witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Denton & Westerhope had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,749 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Denton & Westerhope witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Denton & Westerhope Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Denton & Westerhope has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Denton & Westerhope crimes were 2,010. The crime rate of Denton & Westerhope in 2024 was 61.02 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Denton & Westerhope were around 1,749 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.10 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Monument849 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill288 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick304 23,620 43,370 3
Byker281 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn208 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Walker122 111,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall160 81,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley103 141,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood124 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth114 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton95 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham111 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington67 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove89 161,053 181,168 16
Heaton60 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond62 18937 201,130 17
Castle52 20970 19628 25
Gosforth46 22721 22918 20
Parklands38 25671 25787 21
Chapel40 24734 21677 24
South Jesmond51 21690 24758 23
Manor Park44 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth35 26603 26577 26

Denton & Westerhope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202541
January 202550
December 202437
November 202443
October 202456
September 202443
August 202435
July 202449
June 202474
May 202442
April 202436

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202519
January 202527
December 202418
November 202421
October 202436
September 202427
August 202442
July 202415
June 202452
May 202416
April 202415

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202524
December 202414
November 202418
October 202426
September 202447
August 202452
July 202440
June 202452
May 202433
April 202447

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202417
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202512
December 202410
November 202412
October 202420
September 202423
August 202413
July 202425
June 202436
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 202422
July 20246
June 202464
May 202412
April 202429

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Denton & Westerhope in March 2025

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

1. Beltingham (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Wilkes Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery4
3. Lordenshaw (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dayshield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Harle Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Lindisfarne Close (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Downham (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
9. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Peary Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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