Crime Rate in Kenton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kenton

The total recorded crimes in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kenton crime rate of 1.15 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 Kenton, encompassing approximately 97,799 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Kenton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Delamere Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hillsview Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Bodmin Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kenton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Kenton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1387 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kenton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Kenton had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kenton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kenton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kenton has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Kenton crimes were 1,387. The crime rate of Kenton in 2024 was 14.18 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kenton were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.84 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kenton)CrimesRank (Kenton)CrimesRank (Kenton)
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
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
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

Kenton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202546
March 202540
February 202535
January 202551
December 202444
November 202436
October 202442
September 202432
August 202428
July 202427
June 202490
May 202452

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 202421
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 20245
October 202412
September 202414
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202514
February 202518
January 202510
December 202412
November 202416
October 202426
September 202424
August 202427
July 202428
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Kenton in May 2025

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

1. Delamere Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hillsview Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Bodmin Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Kingston Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Wycliffe Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Crantock Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Ambridge Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gunnerston Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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