Crime Rate in Walker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walker

The total recorded crimes in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walker crime rate of 6.58 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 Walker, encompassing approximately 29,340 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (22.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
Walker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dovercourt Road with total crimes: 15
  • Portman Place with total crimes: 12
  • Airey Terrace with total crimes: 9

How safe is Walker?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Walker demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1909 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Walker witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Walker experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,921 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walker witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walker Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walker has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 6.58 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Walker crimes were 1,909. The crime rate of Walker in 2024 was 65.06 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walker were around 1,921 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.47 (year) or 5.46 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walker)CrimesRank (Walker)CrimesRank (Walker)
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
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
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
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

Walker 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 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202532
May 202534
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 202416
November 202427
October 202431
September 202427
August 202433

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202561
May 202555
April 202552
March 202545
February 202552
January 202541
December 202445
November 202444
October 202446
September 202457
August 202448

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202510
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202525
May 202526
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202420
November 202423
October 202425
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
August 20244

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Walker in July 2025

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

1. Dovercourt Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Portman Place (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Airey Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Wharrier Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
5. Evistones Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Holywell Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
7. Whitworth Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Sandy Crescent (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Ingram Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. St Anthony'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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