Crime in Denton & Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne
Comprehensive safety analysis for Denton & Westerhope, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Beltingham Map | Shoplifting: 12Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 8Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 3 | 8 |
| On or near Queens Road Map | Shoplifting: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Deer Bush Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3Vehicle crime: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Matlock Gardens Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Garthfield Crescent Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Harle Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Fairspring Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
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Vehicle Crime
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
- Increased visibility in identified hotspot areas
- Enhanced intelligence development
- Utilisation of specialist resources to prevent and detect crimes
- Working in collaboration with partners to safeguarding victims and target offenders
- Robust and positive action taken against offenders
Actioned: 21 May 2026
Motorcycle-related anti-social behaviour
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
- Increased visibility in identified hotspot areas
- Horizon scanning and seasonal planning to predict / pre-empt rises in anti-social behaviour
- Working in collaboration with partners to educate, divert and deter offenders
- Being innovative, adopting a proactive approach and making best use of technology when problem-solving
Actioned: 21 May 2026
Shoplifting
Issued: 20 May 2026
Status Update
- Increased visibility in identified hotspot areas
- Enhanced intelligence development
- Working in collaboration with partners to support shops and target offenders
- Robust and positive action taken against offenders
- Being innovative, adopting a proactive approach and making best use of technology when problem-solving
Actioned: 21 May 2026
Engagement Events
Engagement Event - Tesco Express, Chapel House
Other EventNewcastle North Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to hear from residents about anti-social behaviour in the Chapel House/Park area of the city. Pop along and speak to the policing team inside the engagement van.
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Tesco Express, Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE51DR
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