Crime Rate in Elswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elswick

The total recorded crimes in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 313 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick crime rate of 3.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (27.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Quarry Bank Court with total crimes: 10
  • Lismore Place 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 July 2025 the Elswick has recorded 313 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elswick)CrimesRank (Elswick)CrimesRank (Elswick)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
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 Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Elswick 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 125 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 462 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202537
May 202542
April 202529
March 202540
February 202532
January 202530
December 202429
November 202430
October 202446
September 202452
August 202455

A total of 1152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025125
June 202598
May 202599
April 2025104
March 2025125
February 202583
January 202586
December 202478
November 202481
October 202477
September 202494
August 2024102

A total of 290 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202526
May 202539
April 202515
March 202521
February 202529
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202418
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 202516
January 202515
December 20248
November 202419
October 20249
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202514
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202526
May 202520
April 202531
March 202532
February 202523
January 202511
December 202421
November 202422
October 202423
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202525
April 202518
March 202522
February 202522
January 202524
December 202416
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 202428

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 209 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513
January 202535
December 202425
November 202418
October 20249
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 202511
January 202510
December 202420
November 202410
October 202417
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Elswick in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Robbery4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Quarry Bank Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
3. Lismore Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Drugs2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Maria Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order1
7. Wolsingham Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Grainger Park Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Gill Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Barnesbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1

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