Crime Rate in Fawdon & West Gosforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth

The total recorded crimes in Fawdon & West Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fawdon & West Gosforth crime rate of 2.40 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 Fawdon & West Gosforth, encompassing approximately 43,300 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Fawdon & West Gosforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Belsay Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Souter Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Fawdon & West Gosforth?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Fawdon & West Gosforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1176 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fawdon & West Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Fawdon & West Gosforth had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,230 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fawdon & West Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fawdon & West Gosforth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fawdon & West Gosforth has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 15th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Fawdon & West Gosforth crimes were 1,176. The crime rate of Fawdon & West Gosforth in 2024 was 27.16 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fawdon & West Gosforth were around 1,230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.41 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fawdon & West Gosforth)CrimesRank (Fawdon & West Gosforth)CrimesRank (Fawdon & West Gosforth)
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
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
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

Fawdon & West Gosforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 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 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 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 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202523
February 202511
January 202523
December 202416
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 202416
July 202417
June 202424
May 202441

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202530
March 202529
February 202549
January 202530
December 202433
November 202431
October 202431
September 202432
August 202424
July 202431
June 202468
May 202434

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202421
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 202511
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 202428
May 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 202412
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202522
March 202513
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Fawdon & West Gosforth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fawdon & West Gosforth postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Belsay Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Souter Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edgefield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Howick Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Nelson Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heddon Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Brotherlee Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Welford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Edward Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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