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 January 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Jesmond crime rate of 0.43 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
North Jesmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lavender Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sanderson Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the North Jesmond has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 0.43 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (North Jesmond)CrimesRank (North Jesmond)CrimesRank (North Jesmond)
Monument282 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill110 34,462 23,507 2
Byker117 23,831 33,299 4
Elswick69 53,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn80 42,590 52,750 5
Walkergate54 82,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw67 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope26 152,010 71,749 9
Walker56 71,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall37 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley29 141,577 121,580 10
Kenton34 101,387 141,383 13
Benwell & Scotswood29 131,639 111,494 12
Lemington34 111,265 151,048 19
West Fenham33 121,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West Gosforth24 181,176 171,230 15
Wingrove24 171,053 181,168 16
Heaton21 191,182 161,063 18
Castle21 20970 19628 25
Gosforth9 26721 22918 20
Parklands10 25671 25787 21
Chapel17 21734 21677 24
Manor Park15 23698 23782 22
South Jesmond17 22690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth12 24603 26577 26

North Jesmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 202512
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 20256
May 202511
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202512
November 20255
October 202511
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 202510
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202513
November 202539
October 202544
September 202553
August 202513
July 202514
June 20259
May 202541
April 202517
March 202525
February 202527

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20259
October 202514
September 202511
August 20258
July 202510
June 202515
May 202523
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20258
November 20255
October 202511
September 20253
August 20254
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20256
September 20257
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20256
October 202515
September 202511
August 202518
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20257
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations North Jesmond in January 2026

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

1. Lavender Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sanderson Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holmwood Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lonsdale Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Newbrough Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hazelwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Jesmond Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Devonshire Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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