Crime Rate in Heaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heaton

The total recorded crimes in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton crime rate of 0.59 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 Heaton, encompassing approximately 163,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Heaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chillingham Road with total crimes: 20
  • Roxburgh Place with total crimes: 19
  • Cartington Terrace with total crimes: 6

How safe is Heaton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Heaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1182 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heaton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Heaton had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,063 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heaton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heaton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heaton has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Heaton crimes were 1,182. The crime rate of Heaton in 2024 was 12.77 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heaton were around 1,063 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
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
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

Heaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202513
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202511
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202512
April 202515
March 202520
February 202521
January 202515
December 202423
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20257
March 20254
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20259
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
February 202537
January 202515
December 202412
November 202415
October 202427
September 202430
August 202430

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Heaton in July 2025

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

1. Chillingham Road (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Roxburgh Place (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cartington Terrace (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Rothbury Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Burlington Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ravenswood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Farnley Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sefton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Marleen Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King Edward Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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