Crime Rate in Denton & Westerhope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denton & Westerhope

The total recorded crimes in Denton & Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denton & Westerhope crime rate of 4.22 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 Denton & Westerhope, encompassing approximately 32,940 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Denton & Westerhope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beltingham with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Byrness with total crimes: 8

How safe is Denton & Westerhope?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Denton & Westerhope demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2010 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Denton & Westerhope witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Denton & Westerhope had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,749 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Denton & Westerhope witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Denton & Westerhope Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Denton & Westerhope has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Denton & Westerhope crimes were 2,010. The crime rate of Denton & Westerhope in 2024 was 61.02 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Denton & Westerhope were around 1,749 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.10 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Denton & Westerhope)CrimesRank (Denton & Westerhope)CrimesRank (Denton & Westerhope)
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
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 Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Denton & Westerhope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202536
March 202549
February 202541
January 202550
December 202437
November 202443
October 202456
September 202443
August 202435
July 202449
June 202474
May 202442

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202522
February 202521
January 202524
December 202414
November 202418
October 202426
September 202447
August 202452
July 202440
June 202452
May 202433

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 226 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202512
December 202410
November 202412
October 202420
September 202423
August 202413
July 202425
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20247
October 202417
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202522
March 202515
February 202519
January 202527
December 202418
November 202421
October 202436
September 202427
August 202442
July 202415
June 202452
May 202416

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 202422
July 20246
June 202464
May 202412

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Denton & Westerhope in May 2025

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

1. Beltingham (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Byrness (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Corsenside (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson7
5. Hillhead Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Allenheads (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Burwell Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Matlock Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Rapperton Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Lordenshaw (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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