Crime Rate in Benwell & Scotswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Benwell & Scotswood

The total recorded crimes in Benwell & Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benwell & Scotswood crime rate of 5.19 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 Benwell & Scotswood, encompassing approximately 24,838 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Benwell & Scotswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whickham View with total crimes: 6
  • Yewcroft Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Haig Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Benwell & Scotswood?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Benwell & Scotswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1639 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Benwell & Scotswood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Benwell & Scotswood had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,494 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Benwell & Scotswood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Benwell & Scotswood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Benwell & Scotswood has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 5.19 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Benwell & Scotswood crimes were 1,639. The crime rate of Benwell & Scotswood in 2024 was 65.99 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Benwell & Scotswood were around 1,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.15 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)CrimesRank (Benwell & Scotswood)
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
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
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

Benwell & Scotswood 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 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202548
May 202551
April 202541
March 202532
February 202529
January 202550
December 202452
November 202428
October 202439
September 202426
August 202429

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202517
April 20256
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202417
November 202410
October 202416
September 202416
August 202435

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20256
April 20258
March 202518
February 20254
January 202517
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202535
April 202525
March 202521
February 202518
January 202512
December 202418
November 202438
October 202422
September 202427
August 202422

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202416
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Benwell & Scotswood in July 2025

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

1. Whickham View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
2. Yewcroft Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Haig Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
4. Swinley Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Darley Place (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Muscott Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shafto Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
8. Benwell Grange Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Buteland Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Tantobie Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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