Crime Rate in Walkergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkergate

The total recorded crimes in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Walkergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Union Road with total crimes: 13

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 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.

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
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope136 92,010 71,749 9
Walker122 111,909 91,921 8
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

Walkergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 672 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202544
January 202554
December 202433
November 202447
October 202456
September 202461
August 202446
July 202458
June 2024116
May 202456
April 202439

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202423
November 202410
October 20248
September 202416
August 202415
July 202422
June 202440
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

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

A total of 398 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202524
January 202529
December 202431
November 202431
October 202440
September 202436
August 202423
July 202424
June 202460
May 202444
April 202421

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Walkergate in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
3. Union Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Stockwell Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ennerdale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
8. Eastfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Maplewood (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Finchley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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