Crime Rate in Elswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elswick

The total recorded crimes in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elswick crime rate of 0.01 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 Feb were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Elswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Iveagh Close with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Elswick)CrimesRank (Elswick)CrimesRank (Elswick)
MonumentNA NA11,362 111,023 1
Arthur's HillNA NA4,462 23,507 2
BykerNA NA3,831 33,299 4
OuseburnNA NA2,590 52,750 5
WalkergateNA NA2,132 62,072 6
BlakelawNA NA1,955 82,069 7
Denton & WesterhopeNA NA2,010 71,749 9
WalkerNA NA1,909 91,921 8
Callerton & ThrockleyNA NA1,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin HallNA NA1,786 101,548 11
Benwell & ScotswoodNA NA1,639 111,494 12
KentonNA NA1,387 141,383 13
West FenhamNA NA1,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West GosforthNA NA1,176 171,230 15
LemingtonNA NA1,265 151,048 19
WingroveNA NA1,053 181,168 16
HeatonNA NA1,182 161,063 18
North JesmondNA NA937 201,130 17
CastleNA NA970 19628 25
GosforthNA NA721 22918 20
ParklandsNA NA671 25787 21
ChapelNA NA734 21677 24
Manor ParkNA NA698 23782 22
South JesmondNA NA690 24758 23
Dene & South GosforthNA NA603 26577 26

Elswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 202522
November 20259
October 202517
September 202522
August 202514
July 202517
June 202520
May 202525
April 202518
March 202522
February 202522

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202521
November 202516
October 202519
September 202525
August 202528
July 202520
June 202526
May 202520
April 202531
March 202532
February 202523

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202511
November 20259
October 202518
September 20254
August 202511
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 202511

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 1119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202584
November 202593
October 2025103
September 202587
August 202594
July 2025125
June 202598
May 202599
April 2025104
March 2025125
February 202583

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202519
November 20256
October 202510
September 202514
August 20256
July 202521
June 202521
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202520
November 202530
October 202531
September 202535
August 202536
July 202540
June 202537
May 202542
April 202529
March 202540
February 202532

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202525
November 202523
October 202532
September 202532
August 202536
July 202524
June 202520
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 202516

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20257
August 20255
July 20259
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202511
November 20257
October 202515
September 202511
August 202517
July 20259
June 202516
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 286 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202517
November 202524
October 202537
September 202535
August 202517
July 202526
June 202526
May 202539
April 202515
March 202521
February 202529

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 202510
October 20257
September 20257
August 20256
July 20253
June 20256
May 202514
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Elswick in February 2026

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

1. Iveagh Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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