Crime Rate in South Jesmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Jesmond

The total recorded crimes in South Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in January 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Jesmond crime rate of 0.60 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 South Jesmond, encompassing approximately 28,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Jesmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selborne Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Kelvin Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Lily Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Jesmond?

To understand the safety of South Jesmond, we need to analyze South 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, South Jesmond demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 690 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Jesmond recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, South Jesmond had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 758 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Jesmond recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Jesmond Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the South Jesmond has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.60 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total South Jesmond crimes were 690. The crime rate of South Jesmond in 2024 was 24.22 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Jesmond were around 758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.61 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South Jesmond)CrimesRank (South Jesmond)CrimesRank (South 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
North Jesmond26 16937 201,130 17
Castle21 20970 19628 25
Gosforth9 26721 22918 20
Parklands10 25671 25787 21
Chapel17 21734 21677 24
Manor Park15 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth12 24603 26577 26

South Jesmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20259
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202511
November 20257
October 20256
September 202510
August 202513
July 202513
June 202511
May 202513
April 202516
March 202517
February 20258

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20259
October 202514
September 202515
August 20258
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 202512
August 20256
July 202512
June 20259
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20254
October 20258
September 20258
August 20252
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252

A total of 5 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
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20252
May 20251

High Crime Locations South Jesmond in January 2026

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

1. Selborne Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Kelvin Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lily Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Osborne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kingsland (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clayton Park Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brandling Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Osborne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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