Crime in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Comprehensive safety analysis for Walker, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Readhead Drive Map | Shoplifting: 5Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Dovercourt Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3Burglary: 1Other crime: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Wharrier Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Whitworth Place Map | Shoplifting: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Caldbeck Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Portman Place Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Evistones Gardens Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Sandy Crescent Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Cowen Street Map | Other crime: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Byker Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
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Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle disorder
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
Walker is part of the EPIC programme (Empowering People in Communities) a partnership approach to improve the area. This includes prevention and diversion work with young people. We are working with partners to reduce ASB and motorcycle disorder especially in Walker Park.
Actioned: 1 Oct 2026
Drug dealing and drug use
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
We are working to gather more intelligence on those involved and gain warrants. Working with partners to look at tenancy enforcement, closure orders and diversionary measures.
Actioned: 1 Oct 2026
Street drinking and ASB on Shields Road, Byker.
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
EPIC (Empowering People In Communities) East has been established to provide a coordinated, multi-agency approach to addressing vulnerability, crime (including serious and organised crime), ASB, youth violence, and community engagement in the East of Newcastle.
Actioned: 1 Oct 2026
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