Crime Rate in Elswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elswick

The total recorded crimes in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 304 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick crime rate of 3.65 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 Elswick, encompassing approximately 83,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (50.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
Elswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 10
  • Springhill Gardens with total crimes: 9

How safe is Elswick?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Elswick reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,620 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elswick witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Elswick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,370 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Elswick witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Elswick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elswick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Elswick has recorded 304 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 2th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Elswick crimes were 3,620. The crime rate of Elswick in 2024 was 43.49 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elswick were around 3,370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.49 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 3 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
Byker281 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn208 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope136 92,010 71,749 9
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

Elswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (202 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 588 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202532
January 202530
December 202429
November 202430
October 202446
September 202452
August 202455
July 202453
June 2024118
May 202451
April 202452

A total of 1207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025125
February 202583
January 202586
December 202478
November 202481
October 202477
September 202494
August 2024102
July 202498
June 2024202
May 202496
April 202485

A total of 233 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202535
December 202425
November 202418
October 20249
September 202424
August 202423
July 202418
June 202426
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 312 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202529
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202418
September 202425
August 202427
July 202429
June 202452
May 202425
April 202422

A total of 278 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202523
January 202511
December 202421
November 202422
October 202423
September 202420
August 202430
July 202424
June 202434
May 202420
April 202418

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202522
January 202524
December 202416
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 202428
July 202423
June 202460
May 202414
April 202422

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202515
December 20248
November 202419
October 20249
September 202416
August 202417
July 202414
June 202422
May 20248
April 202428

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202420
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 202510
December 202420
November 202410
October 202417
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202436
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

High Crime Locations Elswick in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Springhill Gardens (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Bentinck Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Nichol Court (Map)
Total8
Robbery4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawthorn Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Lawson Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Condercum Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1

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