Crime Rate in Walker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walker

The total recorded crimes in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walker crime rate of 4.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-13.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Walker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Berry Close with total crimes: 6
  • Readhead Drive with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Walker has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Monument849 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill288 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick304 23,620 43,370 3
Byker281 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn208 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope136 92,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall160 81,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley103 141,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood124 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth114 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton95 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham111 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington67 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove89 161,053 181,168 16
Heaton60 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond62 18937 201,130 17
Castle52 20970 19628 25
Gosforth46 22721 22918 20
Parklands38 25671 25787 21
Chapel40 24734 21677 24
South Jesmond51 21690 24758 23
Manor Park44 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth35 26603 26577 26

Walker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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
April 20243

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Wilton Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Berry Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Readhead Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
4. Dovercourt Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Sandy Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Philipson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Mafeking Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Beal Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Whitworth Place (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Airey Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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