Crime Rate in Walkergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkergate

The total recorded crimes in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkergate crime rate of 4.41 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 Walkergate, encompassing approximately 38,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (7.84% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
Walkergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Road with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Walkergate?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Walkergate reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,132 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walkergate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Walkergate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,072 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walkergate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Walkergate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Walkergate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walkergate has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Walkergate crimes were 2,132. The crime rate of Walkergate in 2024 was 54.67 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walkergate were around 2,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.13 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walkergate)CrimesRank (Walkergate)CrimesRank (Walkergate)
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
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
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

Walkergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 739 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202551
March 202562
February 202544
January 202554
December 202433
November 202447
October 202456
September 202461
August 202446
July 202458
June 2024116
May 202456

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 202511
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513
January 202521
December 202412
November 202423
October 202418
September 202429
August 202419
July 202426
June 202466
May 202428

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202423
November 202410
October 20248
September 202416
August 202415
July 202422
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202529
March 202535
February 202524
January 202529
December 202431
November 202431
October 202440
September 202436
August 202423
July 202424
June 202460
May 202444

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 202512
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Walkergate in May 2025

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

1. Union Road (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Orpington Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
5. Maplewood (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Waverdale Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Ulverstone Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Wall Terrace (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Eastfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Benson Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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