Crime Rate in West Fenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Fenham

The total recorded crimes in West Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Fenham crime rate of 3.61 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 West Fenham, encompassing approximately 30,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Fenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Walton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Shap Lane with total crimes: 8

How safe is West Fenham?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, West Fenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1470 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Fenham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, West Fenham had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,370 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Fenham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, West Fenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Fenham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Fenham has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total West Fenham crimes were 1,470. The crime rate of West Fenham in 2024 was 47.44 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Fenham were around 1,370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.21 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Fenham)CrimesRank (West Fenham)CrimesRank (West Fenham)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

West Fenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202517
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202545
May 202532
April 202536
March 202525
February 202522
January 202534
December 202425
November 202424
October 202437
September 202421
August 202437

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202519
April 202525
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 202413
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20254
April 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202519
April 202530
March 202521
February 202528
January 202522
December 20249
November 202419
October 202418
September 202440
August 202425

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Fenham in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Walton Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Shap Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Genister Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bingfield Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Bowness Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Finsmere Place (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
9. Elmont Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
10. Cromdale Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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