WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Denton & Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne

Comprehensive safety analysis for Denton & Westerhope, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.

Total Crimes

141
trending_up +30.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.24per 1k
trending_up +0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,380

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting34
Violence & Sexual Offences32
Anti-social Behaviour20
Vehicle Crime12
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Other Theft9
Burglary6
Public Order5
Bicycle Theft3
Robbery3
Other Crime3
Theft from Person1
Weapons Possession1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Local Rank

#20safest in Newcastle upon Tyne

National Safety

Top 17%Riskiest

City Average

101.27per 1k

Local Policing

Westerhope and Newburn

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Local Priorities

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

JUN18

Engagement Event - Tesco Express, Chapel House

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Newcastle 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.

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5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Tesco Express, Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE51DR

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