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 May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Fenham crime rate of 3.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
West Fenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Genister Place with total crimes: 9
  • Finsmere Place 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 May 2025 the West Fenham has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Fenham)CrimesRank (West Fenham)CrimesRank (West Fenham)
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
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
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
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

West Fenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 202413
September 202414
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202536
March 202525
February 202522
January 202534
December 202425
November 202424
October 202437
September 202421
August 202437
July 202431
June 202452
May 202427

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 202412
August 202419
July 202431
June 202444
May 202430

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202521
February 202528
January 202522
December 20249
November 202419
October 202418
September 202440
August 202425
July 202429
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations West Fenham in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Genister Place (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Finsmere Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Williston Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson7
5. Shap Lane (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Bicycle theft1
7. Whitbeck Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Cromdale Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Bowness Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. The Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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