Crime Rate in Lemington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lemington

The total recorded crimes in Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lemington crime rate of 3.87 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 Lemington, encompassing approximately 21,212 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Lemington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfinch Way with total crimes: 8
  • Union Hall Road with total crimes: 6
  • St George'S Terrace with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lemington?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Lemington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1265 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lemington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Lemington had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,048 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lemington recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lemington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lemington has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Lemington crimes were 1,265. The crime rate of Lemington in 2024 was 59.63 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lemington were around 1,048 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.40 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lemington)CrimesRank (Lemington)CrimesRank (Lemington)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Lemington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202535
April 202514
March 202521
February 202537
January 20259
December 20245
November 202419
October 202436
September 202434
August 202430

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20258
April 202514
March 20254
February 202512
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202417
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 202521
April 202518
March 202518
February 202538
January 202527
December 202430
November 202430
October 202426
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lemington in July 2025

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

1. Greenfinch Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
2. Union Hall Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St George'S Terrace (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fernwood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Park Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. West View (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Montague Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Northumberland Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ordley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Eldon Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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