Crime Rate in Elswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elswick

The total recorded crimes in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 289 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick crime rate of 3.47 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 Elswick, encompassing approximately 83,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (-4.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (160.00% increase)
Elswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Iveagh Close with total crimes: 14
  • Maria Street with total crimes: 11
  • Ethel Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Elswick?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Elswick reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,620 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elswick witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Elswick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,370 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Elswick witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Elswick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elswick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elswick has recorded 289 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 2th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Elswick crimes were 3,620. The crime rate of Elswick in 2024 was 43.49 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elswick were around 3,370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.49 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elswick)CrimesRank (Elswick)CrimesRank (Elswick)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
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 Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Elswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (104 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (202 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202531
March 202532
February 202523
January 202511
December 202421
November 202422
October 202423
September 202420
August 202430
July 202424
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 1325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 2025104
March 2025125
February 202583
January 202586
December 202478
November 202481
October 202477
September 202494
August 2024102
July 202498
June 2024202
May 202496

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 607 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202529
March 202540
February 202532
January 202530
December 202429
November 202430
October 202446
September 202452
August 202455
July 202453
June 2024118
May 202451

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 344 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202515
March 202521
February 202529
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202418
September 202425
August 202427
July 202429
June 202452
May 202425

A total of 298 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202518
March 202522
February 202522
January 202524
December 202416
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 202428
July 202423
June 202460
May 202414

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 202516
January 202515
December 20248
November 202419
October 20249
September 202416
August 202417
July 202414
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513
January 202535
December 202425
November 202418
October 20249
September 202424
August 202423
July 202418
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 202511
January 202510
December 202420
November 202410
October 202417
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

High Crime Locations Elswick in May 2025

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

1. Iveagh Close (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson12
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Maria Street (Map)
Total11
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ethel Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hawthorn Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lismore Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
7. Barnesbury Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Springhill Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Normount Gardens (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Ashfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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