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 July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dene & South Gosforth crime rate of 1.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Dene & South Gosforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Vicars' Lane with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Dene & South Gosforth has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dene & South Gosforth)CrimesRank (Dene & South Gosforth)CrimesRank (Dene & South Gosforth)
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
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 Gosforth 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 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20249
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202518
April 202516
March 202510
February 202516
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20253
April 202512
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 202418
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Dene & South Gosforth in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
3. Vicars' Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Ridgewood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Honister Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lartington Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Balliol Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Whitton Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bowsden Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Cloisters (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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