Crime Rate in Dene & South Gosforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dene & South Gosforth

The total recorded crimes in Dene & South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dene & South Gosforth crime rate of 1.18 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 Dene & South Gosforth, encompassing approximately 34,740 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Dene & South Gosforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cleveland Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Hambledon Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dene & South Gosforth?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Dene & South Gosforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 603 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dene & South Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Dene & South Gosforth had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 577 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dene & South Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dene & South Gosforth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dene & South Gosforth has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 26th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Dene & South Gosforth crimes were 603. The crime rate of Dene & South Gosforth in 2024 was 17.36 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dene & South Gosforth were around 577 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.61 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dene & South Gosforth)CrimesRank (Dene & South Gosforth)CrimesRank (Dene & South Gosforth)
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
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
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 Gosforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202510
February 202516
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 202416
August 202414
July 202415
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 202418
September 202411
August 20245
July 20243
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 202414
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Dene & South Gosforth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dene & South Gosforth postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Cleveland Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Hambledon Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Vicars' Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Cloisters (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Mill Rise (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Honister Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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