Crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Comprehensive safety analysis for Gosforth, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near South Cross Street Map | Shoplifting: 2Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Balmoral Terrace Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near North Cross Street Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near The Poplars Map | Burglary: 1Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Roeburn Way Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Mornington Avenue Map | Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Moor Road North Map | Bicycle theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Hyde Terrace Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Linden Avenue Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Ashfield Road Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
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Vehicle Crime
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
- Increased visibility in identified hotspot areas
- Enhanced intelligence development
- Utilisation of specialist resources to prevent and detect crimes
- Working in collaboration with partners to safeguarding victims and target offenders
- Robust and positive action taken against offenders
Actioned: 21 May 2026
Shoplifting
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
- Increased visibility in identified hotspot areas
- Enhanced intelligence development
- Working in collaboration with partners to support shops and target offenders
- Robust and positive action taken against offenders
- Being innovative, adopting a proactive approach and making best use of technology when problem-solving
Actioned: 21 May 2026
Motorcycle-related anti-social behaviour
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
- Increased visibility in identified hotspot areas
- Horizon scanning and seasonal planning to predict / pre-empt rises in anti-social behaviour
- Working in collaboration with partners to educate, divert and deter offenders
- Being innovative, adopting a proactive approach and making best use of technology when problem-solving
Actioned: 21 May 2026
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7:30 PM — 8:30 PM
Tesco Extra Community Room, Kingston Park
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