Crime Rate in Walkergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkergate

The total recorded crimes in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in January 2026 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkergate crime rate of 1.38 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-74.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Walkergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Union Road with total crimes: 5
  • Jasmine Close with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Walkergate has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Walkergate)CrimesRank (Walkergate)CrimesRank (Walkergate)
Monument282 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill110 34,462 23,507 2
Byker117 23,831 33,299 4
Elswick69 53,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn80 42,590 52,750 5
Blakelaw67 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope26 152,010 71,749 9
Walker56 71,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall37 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley29 141,577 121,580 10
Kenton34 101,387 141,383 13
Benwell & Scotswood29 131,639 111,494 12
Lemington34 111,265 151,048 19
West Fenham33 121,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West Gosforth24 181,176 171,230 15
Wingrove24 171,053 181,168 16
Heaton21 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond26 16937 201,130 17
Castle21 20970 19628 25
Gosforth9 26721 22918 20
Parklands10 25671 25787 21
Chapel17 21734 21677 24
Manor Park15 23698 23782 22
South Jesmond17 22690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth12 24603 26577 26

Walkergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202513
November 202520
October 202526
September 202513
August 202514
July 202522
June 202521
May 202520
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20258
November 20252
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 202512

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202520
November 202522
October 202512
September 202519
August 202518
July 202539
June 202521
May 202517
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 560 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202566
November 202542
October 202524
September 202542
August 202543
July 202550
June 202564
May 202555
April 202551
March 202562
February 202544

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20256
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202511
November 20256
October 20254
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202516
November 20254
October 20258
September 202513
August 20256
July 202510
June 20259
May 20254
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202520
November 20258
October 202524
September 202526
August 202522
July 202518
June 202527
May 202538
April 202529
March 202535
February 202524

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202514
November 202510
October 202510
September 202516
August 202512
July 202510
June 202516
May 20258
April 202518
March 202512
February 202511

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252

High Crime Locations Walkergate in January 2026

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

1. Elmwood Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Union Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jasmine Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Blount Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Alfred Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hurst Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Grace Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Walkergate Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Christopher Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cloverdale Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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