Crime Rate in Walker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walker

The total recorded crimes in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walker crime rate of 5.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (5.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
Walker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dovercourt Road with total crimes: 12
  • Portman Place with total crimes: 7
  • Burwood Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Walker has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 5.21 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walker)CrimesRank (Walker)CrimesRank (Walker)
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
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
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
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

Walker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 239 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202420
November 202423
October 202425
September 202411
August 202418
July 202421
June 202426
May 202429

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 202416
November 202427
October 202431
September 202427
August 202433
July 202448
June 202476
May 202425

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 697 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202552
March 202545
February 202552
January 202541
December 202445
November 202444
October 202446
September 202457
August 202448
July 202449
June 2024114
May 202449

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Walker in May 2025

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

1. Dovercourt Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Portman Place (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Burwood Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Readhead Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Losh Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lichfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Elstob Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Mafeking Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Philipson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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