Crime Rate in Gosforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosforth

The total recorded crimes in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosforth crime rate of 1.37 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 Gosforth, encompassing approximately 33,548 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Gosforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbine Road with total crimes: 8
  • Balmoral Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Rothley Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gosforth?

To understand the safety of Gosforth, we need to analyze 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, Gosforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 721 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gosforth had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 918 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gosforth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gosforth has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Gosforth crimes were 721. The crime rate of Gosforth in 2024 was 21.49 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gosforth were around 918 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.36 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Parklands38 25671 25787 21
Chapel40 24734 21677 24
South Jesmond51 21690 24758 23
Manor Park44 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth35 26603 26577 26

Gosforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202516
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 202415
August 202410
July 20249
June 202440
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Gosforth in March 2025

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

1. Woodbine Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Balmoral Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Rothley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Fernville Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Kingswood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Stoneyhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Roseworth Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Roseworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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