Crime Rate in Heaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heaton

The total recorded crimes in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton crime rate of 0.42 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 Heaton, encompassing approximately 163,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Heaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartington Terrace with total crimes: 11
  • Chillingham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Roxburgh Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Heaton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Heaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1182 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heaton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Heaton had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,063 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heaton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heaton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heaton has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 0.42 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Heaton crimes were 1,182. The crime rate of Heaton in 2024 was 12.77 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heaton were around 1,063 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)
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
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
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

Heaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (86 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202511
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202421
August 202413
July 202420
June 202424
May 202421

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202520
February 202521
January 202515
December 202423
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202416
July 202415
June 202446
May 202428

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
February 202537
January 202515
December 202412
November 202415
October 202427
September 202430
August 202430
July 202421
June 202486
May 202438

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20254
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Heaton in May 2025

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

1. Cartington Terrace (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chillingham Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Roxburgh Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Vehicle crime1
4. Westwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sackville Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eastcheap (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Clarendon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Coquet Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Richardson Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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