Crime Rate in North Jesmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Jesmond

The total recorded crimes in North Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Jesmond crime rate of 1.66 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 North Jesmond, encompassing approximately 60,242 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (141.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
North Jesmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 14
  • Queen'S Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • Cavendish Place with total crimes: 7

How safe is North Jesmond?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, North Jesmond demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 937 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Jesmond recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, North Jesmond had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,130 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Jesmond recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Jesmond Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Jesmond has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total North Jesmond crimes were 937. The crime rate of North Jesmond in 2024 was 15.55 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Jesmond were around 1,130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.76 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Jesmond)CrimesRank (North Jesmond)CrimesRank (North Jesmond)
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
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
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

North Jesmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202517
March 202525
February 202527
January 202513
December 202416
November 202425
October 202459
September 202430
August 20247
July 202412
June 202464
May 202446

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 202515
December 20247
November 20247
October 202416
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 202512
December 20246
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202426
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations North Jesmond in May 2025

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

1. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Queen'S Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Cavendish Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
4. Sanderson Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazelwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
7. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St George'S Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
9. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lyndhurst Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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